34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

72°
H 79°
L 68°
N
12mph
Low tide
11:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 11:43 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:424.14:254.79:48-0.110:350.35:047:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:363.95:144.910:34-0.111:300.25:047:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:263.75:595.111:16-0.15:047:22Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:123.66:405.212:190.111:56 AM-0.15:037:23New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:553.57:205.21:030.112:350.05:037:23New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:363.47:585.11:460.11:130.15:037:24New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:163.48:365.02:260.11:510.25:037:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:563.39:144.93:060.22:290.35:037:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:363.29:544.73:460.33:090.45:037:25Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:193.110:344.54:260.43:510.55:037:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:043.111:174.35:060.54:370.75:037:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:523.25:480.55:280.85:037:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:024.112:443.36:300.56:260.85:037:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:503.91:383.67:130.47:280.85:037:27First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:423.82:314.07:570.38:320.75:037:28First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:363.73:244.48:430.19:340.55:037:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:313.74:164.99:30-0.110:330.35:037:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:263.75:075.410:19-0.311:290.05:037:29Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:203.85:585.711:09-0.55:037:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:143.86:506.012:23-0.212:01-0.75:047:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:073.97:426.21:16-0.412:53-0.85:047:29Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:024.08:346.12:08-0.51:47-0.85:047:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:574.09:285.93:01-0.52:43-0.75:047:30Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:554.110:235.63:54-0.53:42-0.55:057:30Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:554.111:195.24:48-0.44:43-0.25:057:30Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:584.15:42-0.35:490.15:057:30Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:164.81:024.26:36-0.26:580.35:067:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:154.32:064.47:30-0.18:090.45:067:30Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:153.93:064.58:23-0.19:170.55:067:30Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:133.64:014.79:140.010:190.55:077:30Waning Crescent30Sun
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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