34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

73°
H 79°
L 67°
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 4h 31m 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 - Jul 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:093.44:514.810:020.111:130.45:077:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:013.35:374.910:470.15:087:30Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:493.36:195.012:020.411:29 AM0.15:087:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:323.36:595.012:450.312:100.15:097:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:133.37:375.01:260.312:500.15:097:30New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:533.38:155.02:040.31:290.25:107:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:323.38:514.92:420.32:080.25:107:29New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:113.49:284.73:180.32:480.35:117:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:503.410:054.63:540.33:280.45:117:29Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:313.410:424.44:290.34:110.55:127:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:153.511:234.25:040.44:590.65:127:28Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:033.75:420.35:520.75:137:28First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:083.912:544.06:220.36:520.75:147:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:583.81:494.37:070.27:570.75:147:27First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:533.62:464.77:570.19:030.65:157:27Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:533.53:445.18:51-0.110:070.35:157:26Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:543.64:425.59:47-0.311:080.15:167:26Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:553.75:385.810:45-0.55:177:25Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:533.96:336.112:04-0.111:42 AM-0.75:177:25Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:504.17:276.212:58-0.312:39-0.85:187:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:464.38:196.11:50-0.51:36-0.85:197:24Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:414.49:115.92:40-0.52:33-0.75:197:23Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:374.510:035.53:30-0.53:30-0.55:207:22Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:354.610:565.14:20-0.44:30-0.25:217:22Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:334.611:494.65:10-0.35:320.15:217:21Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:344.66:01-0.16:380.45:227:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:454.11:354.66:530.07:460.65:237:20Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:443.72:354.67:450.28:540.75:247:19Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:443.43:334.68:390.39:570.75:247:18Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:433.34:264.79:310.410:520.75:257:17Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:373.25:144.810:210.411:400.65:267:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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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