34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

71°
H 85°
L 67°
WSW
5mph
High tide
11:20 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:49 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 11:20 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:494.57:053.812:18-0.21:00-0.26:436:12New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:264.67:424.012:58-0.31:34-0.36:426:13New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:024.68:204.21:38-0.42:08-0.46:416:13New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:394.58:594.42:18-0.42:42-0.46:406:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:184.39:414.53:01-0.43:19-0.46:386:15Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:594.110:274.63:47-0.33:58-0.46:376:16Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:453.911:184.64:37-0.24:43-0.36:366:17Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:373.65:33-0.15:34-0.26:356:17First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:164.612:373.46:370.16:33-0.26:336:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:214.61:463.37:470.17:40-0.16:326:19First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:304.72:583.48:580.18:51-0.26:316:20Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:394.84:063.610:03-0.110:00-0.46:296:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:414.95:074.011:01-0.311:03-0.56:286:21Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:385.16:024.311:52-0.56:276:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:305.16:524.612:00-0.712:39-0.66:256:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:185.07:394.812:53-0.81:23-0.76:246:24Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:034.98:254.91:42-0.82:05-0.66:226:25Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:464.69:084.92:30-0.62:45-0.56:216:25Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:294.39:514.73:17-0.43:24-0.36:206:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:113.910:354.54:03-0.24:03-0.16:186:27Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:543.511:214.34:510.14:440.26:176:28Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:413.25:410.45:280.46:166:28Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:104.112:343.06:370.66:180.66:146:29Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:063.91:342.97:380.77:170.76:136:30Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:073.82:382.98:400.78:210.76:116:31Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:083.93:373.19:360.69:230.66:106:31Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:034.04:283.310:230.510:180.46:096:32Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:514.15:133.711:050.311:060.26:076:33Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:344.35:544.011:430.111:510.06:066:34Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:144.56:344.412:19-0.16:056:34New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:534.57:134.712:35-0.212:54-0.36:036:35New Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wilmington Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658559. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658559.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington Beach, NC is Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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