34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

69°
H -°
L 64°
SW
3mph
Low tide
3:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 3:56 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:37 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:503.33:414.28:520.49:550.85:077:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:413.34:264.59:350.310:470.65:077:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:303.35:104.810:190.211:340.55:087:30Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:183.35:535.011:030.05:087:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:043.46:365.312:190.311:47 AM-0.15:097:30New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:503.57:205.41:030.112:32-0.25:097:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:363.68:045.51:460.01:18-0.35:107:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:233.78:505.52:30-0.12:06-0.35:107:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:123.99:375.43:14-0.22:57-0.35:117:29Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:044.010:265.24:00-0.23:51-0.25:117:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:594.211:174.94:47-0.34:490.05:127:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:574.35:36-0.35:520.25:127:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:124.612:594.56:27-0.37:010.35:137:28First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:104.22:034.87:21-0.28:120.35:147:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:123.93:055.08:16-0.29:220.35:147:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:153.74:055.29:13-0.310:270.25:157:27Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:173.65:015.410:09-0.311:260.15:157:26Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:153.65:535.511:03-0.35:167:26Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:093.76:425.512:190.011:54 AM-0.35:177:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:003.77:295.51:070.012:43-0.25:177:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:473.88:125.31:520.01:30-0.25:187:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:323.88:545.12:350.02:150.05:197:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:153.89:344.93:150.12:590.15:197:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:583.810:144.63:540.23:430.35:207:22Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:423.810:534.34:320.34:290.55:217:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:273.811:333.95:090.45:170.75:217:21Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:143.85:460.56:100.95:227:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:163.71:053.96:260.57:081.05:237:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:043.41:584.17:090.68:111.05:247:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:573.32:514.37:560.59:121.05:247:18Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:533.23:444.58:470.410:090.85:257:17Waning Crescent31Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (16% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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