34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H 81°
L 64°
E
4mph
High tide
6:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 6:49 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:164.810:284.03:450.34:250.75:496:41Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:004.611:103.74:230.55:140.95:496:40Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:494.511:583.55:050.76:071.15:506:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:444.45:520.97:071.35:516:37Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:523.31:434.36:461.08:101.35:516:36Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:543.32:434.47:461.09:081.25:526:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:553.43:384.58:470.99:581.15:536:33Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:513.74:264.79:430.710:420.85:536:31Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:404.05:104.910:340.511:210.65:546:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:254.45:525.111:220.311:590.35:556:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:094.86:335.212:090.15:566:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:525.17:145.212:370.112:55-0.15:566:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:365.57:565.21:15-0.11:42-0.15:576:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:215.78:405.01:55-0.22:30-0.15:586:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:095.89:274.82:37-0.23:210.05:586:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:005.810:174.53:23-0.24:150.25:596:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:555.711:134.34:130.05:140.46:006:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:575.55:090.16:200.66:006:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:174.11:045.36:130.37:290.76:016:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:274.02:135.27:240.48:370.76:026:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:404.13:195.28:360.49:390.66:036:13Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:464.34:195.29:430.310:320.46:036:12Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:434.65:115.210:430.311:190.36:046:11Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:344.95:595.211:360.26:056:09Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:205.16:425.112:020.212:240.16:056:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:025.37:224.912:410.21:090.26:066:06Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:425.48:004.71:180.21:510.36:076:05Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:215.38:384.51:530.32:320.46:076:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:595.29:154.22:280.43:130.66:086:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:385.19:534.03:030.63:550.86:096:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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