34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 68°
NNE
16mph
High tide
6:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 6:16 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:554.06:346.112:03-0.311:45 AM-0.85:077:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:524.07:276.212:59-0.512:40-0.95:077:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:484.18:206.11:52-0.51:35-0.85:087:30Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:434.19:135.92:45-0.52:30-0.75:087:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:394.110:055.53:37-0.53:27-0.45:097:30Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:364.110:575.14:28-0.44:24-0.15:097:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:344.111:504.65:19-0.25:240.25:107:30Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:334.16:100.06:280.55:107:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:444.21:334.17:000.17:330.75:117:29Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:393.82:304.27:490.28:390.85:117:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:343.53:244.38:360.39:400.85:127:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:283.34:144.49:220.310:340.75:127:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:203.24:594.610:070.311:230.65:137:28Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:073.25:414.710:500.35:147:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:513.26:214.912:060.511:32 AM0.25:147:27New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:333.37:005.012:470.412:120.25:157:27New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:133.47:375.01:250.312:520.15:167:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:523.58:145.02:020.21:320.15:167:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:313.58:515.02:380.22:120.15:177:25Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:113.69:294.93:140.22:530.25:187:25Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:533.710:094.83:500.13:380.25:187:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:383.910:524.64:280.14:270.35:197:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:284.111:394.35:080.15:210.45:207:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:224.35:520.06:230.55:207:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:314.11:214.66:410.07:300.55:217:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:303.92:234.97:35-0.18:400.45:227:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:333.83:255.38:32-0.29:480.35:227:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:383.74:265.69:33-0.310:510.15:237:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:413.85:255.810:33-0.511:49-0.15:247:19Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:414.06:206.011:31-0.65:247:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:384.27:136.012:43-0.312:28-0.75:257:17Full Moon31Mon
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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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