34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

75°
H -°
L 72°
NE
14mph
Low tide
1:30 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 11m at 1:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:56 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:065.89:274.02:20-0.43:31-0.17:035:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:595.610:244.03:15-0.34:23-0.17:045:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:545.311:264.14:14-0.15:170.07:055:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:524.95:190.16:130.07:055:06Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:324.212:534.56:290.37:090.07:065:06Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:394.41:564.27:430.48:050.07:075:06Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:434.72:583.98:550.48:590.07:085:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:434.93:573.710:000.39:50-0.17:095:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:375.14:523.610:590.210:39-0.17:095:06Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:265.35:423.611:510.111:26-0.17:105:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:125.36:293.512:380.17:115:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:565.37:133.512:10-0.11:210.17:125:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:375.27:543.512:52-0.12:030.17:125:07New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:175.18:353.41:330.02:420.17:135:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:564.99:153.42:140.13:210.27:145:08Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:354.69:563.32:550.23:590.37:145:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:144.410:393.33:370.44:370.47:155:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:544.111:253.44:220.55:150.47:155:09Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:353.85:110.75:530.57:165:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:143.512:203.66:060.86:340.47:175:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:063.61:103.47:060.87:170.47:175:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:003.92:033.28:100.88:040.37:185:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:544.23:003.29:120.68:540.17:185:11Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:474.63:563.210:110.49:46-0.17:185:12Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:394.94:513.311:050.210:38-0.37:195:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:305.35:443.511:57-0.111:31-0.67:195:13Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:215.66:363.712:46-0.37:205:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:115.77:283.812:23-0.81:35-0.57:205:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:025.88:214.01:17-0.92:23-0.67:205:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:525.69:154.22:11-0.93:12-0.67:215:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:435.410:114.33:07-0.84:01-0.67:215:16Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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