34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H 83°
L 67°
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 3h 35m 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 - Oct 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:035.39:214.52:370.33:140.46:096:00Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:435.110:014.13:120.53:580.76:105:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:254.910:433.83:490.74:450.96:115:57Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:104.711:293.64:280.95:361.16:125:56Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:024.65:131.16:331.36:125:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:243.41:004.56:061.27:351.36:135:53Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:253.42:024.47:081.28:351.36:145:52Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:293.53:004.58:121.29:271.16:155:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:263.73:534.79:131.010:120.96:155:49Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:154.04:394.910:070.810:510.76:165:48Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:004.45:225.010:560.511:290.46:175:47Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:434.96:045.211:440.36:185:46New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:255.36:465.212:070.212:300.16:185:44New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:085.77:295.112:450.01:17-0.16:195:43New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:535.98:135.01:25-0.12:05-0.16:205:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:406.19:004.82:07-0.22:56-0.16:215:41Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:296.19:504.52:52-0.13:490.16:225:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:235.910:464.33:410.04:470.36:225:38Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:235.711:494.14:360.25:510.56:235:37First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:285.55:380.46:590.66:245:36First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:004.01:385.36:490.58:070.66:255:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:134.12:465.28:040.69:100.66:265:33First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:214.33:485.19:150.510:040.46:275:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:204.64:435.110:180.410:520.36:285:31Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:114.95:325.011:130.311:350.26:285:30Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:575.16:164.912:030.26:295:29Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:395.36:574.712:140.212:480.26:305:28Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:185.47:364.512:500.21:300.26:315:27Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:555.48:134.31:250.32:110.36:325:26Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:325.38:514.11:590.42:510.56:335:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:105.29:293.82:330.53:320.66:345:24Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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