34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

72°
H 83°
L 67°
NNE
4mph
High tide
10:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 10:46 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:216.16:424.812:39-0.26:355:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:106.47:314.712:32-0.41:31-0.36:365:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:016.58:214.51:19-0.52:24-0.36:375:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:536.49:144.32:08-0.43:19-0.16:385:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:486.210:114.13:01-0.24:160.16:395:19Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:475.811:143.93:580.05:170.36:405:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:515.45:010.36:210.56:405:17Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:243.912:575.06:120.57:260.66:415:17Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:363.92:034.77:270.78:250.66:425:16Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:434.13:044.58:390.79:180.56:435:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:424.43:594.39:430.710:040.56:445:14Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:324.64:464.210:380.610:440.46:455:14Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:154.85:294.111:270.511:200.46:465:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:545.06:084.012:100.56:475:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:305.26:453.912:490.46:485:12New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:055.27:213.812:260.41:280.46:495:11New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:405.27:563.612:590.42:050.56:505:11New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:165.18:333.51:340.42:430.56:515:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:535.09:103.42:090.53:220.66:525:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:334.99:513.32:470.64:030.76:535:09Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:154.710:363.23:280.74:470.86:545:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:014.611:273.34:140.85:330.86:555:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:514.45:070.96:210.86:565:08First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:253.412:464.36:090.97:110.76:575:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:263.71:434.27:170.88:000.56:575:07First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:254.12:414.28:260.68:490.26:585:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:224.73:384.29:320.49:37-0.16:595:07Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:165.24:334.210:330.110:26-0.37:005:07Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:095.85:264.211:30-0.211:16-0.57:015:06Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:016.16:194.212:25-0.47:025:06Full Moon30Mon
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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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