34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

82°
H 83°
L 68°
NNE
17mph
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 2h 41m 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 - Sep 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:514.99:125.12:37-0.12:510.05:486:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:364.99:554.73:170.13:390.25:496:40Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:224.810:374.33:570.34:280.55:506:39Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:084.711:223.94:360.55:190.85:506:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:584.55:180.76:151.05:516:36Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:103.612:524.46:030.97:171.25:526:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:063.41:514.46:551.08:211.35:526:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:073.32:514.47:531.09:211.25:536:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:073.33:464.68:521.010:131.15:546:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:023.54:364.79:480.810:570.95:546:29Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:503.75:204.910:380.611:370.75:556:28Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:344.06:005.111:240.45:566:27Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:154.36:395.312:130.512:080.25:576:25New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:554.67:185.312:490.312:510.15:576:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:364.97:575.31:240.21:350.05:586:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:185.28:385.12:010.12:210.05:596:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:025.49:214.92:390.03:090.15:596:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:495.510:084.63:200.04:000.26:006:18Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:415.510:594.34:050.14:570.46:016:17Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:385.511:574.14:550.26:000.66:016:15First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:425.45:520.37:090.76:026:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:043.91:515.36:570.48:200.76:036:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:163.93:005.48:080.49:270.66:046:11Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:264.14:045.49:190.310:250.56:046:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:294.45:015.510:230.211:170.36:056:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:244.75:525.511:200.16:066:07Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:134.96:385.512:020.212:120.06:066:06Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:595.27:225.312:440.11:010.06:076:04Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:425.38:035.11:230.11:460.16:086:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:235.38:424.82:010.22:300.26:096:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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