34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 72°
E
3mph
High tide
2:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:05 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 2:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1852

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:224.26:556.012:23-0.512:12-0.85:047:21Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:154.27:456.11:18-0.51:02-0.75:047:22Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:074.08:355.92:10-0.51:51-0.65:047:22Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:593.99:255.73:02-0.42:41-0.45:037:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:523.810:155.33:53-0.33:33-0.15:037:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:463.611:064.94:44-0.14:260.25:037:24Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:433.511:584.55:360.15:220.45:037:24Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:413.56:270.36:230.75:037:25Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:514.11:403.57:170.47:270.85:037:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:453.92:363.78:050.48:310.95:037:26Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:383.63:273.98:500.49:300.85:037:26Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:283.54:134.29:310.410:230.75:037:27Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:163.44:554.410:110.311:110.65:037:27Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:013.45:354.710:500.211:550.45:037:27Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:443.46:144.911:280.15:037:28Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:253.46:535.112:370.312:070.05:037:28New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:063.57:325.21:180.212:470.05:037:28New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:483.58:125.31:580.11:27-0.15:037:29New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:303.58:545.32:390.02:10-0.15:037:29Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:153.59:385.23:210.02:550.05:047:29Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:033.610:255.14:050.03:450.05:047:29Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:563.711:154.94:510.04:400.15:047:30Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:533.95:39-0.15:410.25:047:30First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:084.712:544.16:30-0.16:480.35:057:30First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:064.41:564.47:23-0.27:580.35:057:30First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:074.22:584.88:17-0.39:090.25:057:30Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:094.03:585.29:12-0.410:150.15:057:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:103.94:555.510:06-0.511:16-0.15:067:30Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:093.95:495.711:00-0.65:067:30Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:053.96:405.812:13-0.211:52 AM-0.65:077:30Full Moon30Wed
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 38% 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 Third Quarter (38% 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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