34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 61°
S
8mph
Low tide
3:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4m at 3:26 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:30 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:443.03:404.48:360.610:091.05:267:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:433.14:314.69:310.410:580.85:277:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:373.35:184.910:240.311:420.65:287:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:273.56:025.111:140.15:287:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:143.86:455.312:220.312:02-0.15:297:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:594.17:265.41:020.112:50-0.25:307:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:444.48:095.41:40-0.11:38-0.35:317:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:314.78:525.32:20-0.32:27-0.35:317:10Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:195.09:365.03:00-0.33:19-0.25:327:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:095.110:244.73:42-0.44:130.05:337:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:035.211:154.34:28-0.35:120.25:337:06First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:025.25:18-0.26:170.45:347:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:124.01:065.26:13-0.17:270.65:357:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:163.72:135.27:150.08:390.65:367:03First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:263.63:205.28:220.19:470.65:367:02Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:363.64:225.39:280.110:460.45:377:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:393.85:185.310:310.011:380.35:387:00Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:354.06:085.411:270.05:396:59Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:254.26:525.312:240.212:17-0.15:396:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:104.47:345.21:050.11:040.05:406:56Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:524.58:125.01:430.11:480.15:416:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:324.68:494.72:180.12:300.25:416:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:114.69:254.42:520.23:120.45:426:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:504.610:004.13:250.33:540.65:436:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:304.510:383.83:580.54:380.85:446:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:134.411:193.54:340.65:261.05:446:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:024.35:140.76:211.25:456:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:063.312:574.36:010.87:221.35:466:46Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:013.21:584.46:560.98:271.35:466:45Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:043.22:584.57:570.89:261.15:476:44Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:073.43:534.78:580.710:160.95:486:42Waning Crescent31Sat
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 95% 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 (95% 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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