34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H 80°
L 67°
NNE
18mph
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 4h 22m 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 - Nov 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:495.010:093.63:090.74:150.86:355:23Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:324.810:543.43:480.95:021.06:355:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:194.611:463.34:331.05:531.16:365:21Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:124.45:241.16:481.16:375:20Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:443.31:104.36:241.27:431.16:385:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:463.52:084.47:291.18:340.96:395:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:443.73:034.48:331.09:200.76:405:18Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:364.23:544.59:330.710:030.56:415:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:254.64:424.710:280.410:440.26:425:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:115.25:294.711:190.111:26-0.16:435:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:575.66:164.812:10-0.16:445:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:446.07:034.712:09-0.31:00-0.36:455:14New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:316.37:524.612:54-0.51:51-0.36:465:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:216.38:424.51:41-0.52:43-0.36:475:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:136.29:364.32:31-0.43:38-0.26:485:12Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:096.010:354.13:24-0.34:350.06:495:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:085.611:394.04:220.05:370.26:505:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:125.35:280.26:400.36:515:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:494.01:185.06:400.47:440.36:515:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:004.12:244.77:540.58:430.36:525:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:064.33:254.59:050.59:360.26:535:09Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:034.64:194.410:070.410:230.26:545:08Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:534.85:084.211:020.411:040.16:555:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:375.05:524.111:500.311:430.16:565:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:175.16:324.012:330.26:575:07Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:555.27:113.912:190.11:140.26:585:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:315.27:483.812:530.21:530.26:595:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:075.18:253.61:280.22:310.37:005:07Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:445.09:033.52:030.33:100.47:015:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:224.99:423.42:400.43:500.57:025:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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