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 5h 19m 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 - Aug 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:263.35:574.911:070.35:267:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:103.46:374.912:220.511:50 AM0.35:277:15New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:503.57:155.01:010.512:310.25:287:14New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:283.67:515.01:370.41:110.25:297:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:063.78:264.92:110.31:490.25:297:12New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:433.89:004.82:440.32:270.35:307:11Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:203.99:344.73:160.33:070.45:317:10Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:584.010:104.53:480.33:490.55:327:09Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:404.110:494.24:210.34:350.65:327:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:254.311:334.04:570.35:260.75:337:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:174.55:390.36:250.85:347:06First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:243.81:144.76:270.37:310.85:347:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:233.62:175.07:220.28:410.75:357:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:283.63:215.38:230.19:480.55:367:03Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:343.74:235.69:27-0.110:490.35:377:02Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:383.95:225.910:30-0.311:450.05:377:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:384.26:186.111:31-0.55:386:59Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:354.57:106.112:37-0.212:29-0.75:396:58Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:304.88:016.01:26-0.31:25-0.75:406:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:235.08:505.72:14-0.42:21-0.65:406:56Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:155.19:395.33:00-0.43:16-0.35:416:55Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:085.110:284.93:46-0.34:120.05:426:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:025.011:194.44:33-0.15:100.35:426:52Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:584.95:200.26:120.65:436:51Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:123.912:574.76:100.47:170.95:446:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:113.61:584.67:050.68:251.05:456:48Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:143.42:594.68:030.79:281.05:456:47Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:163.33:564.69:010.810:241.05:466:46Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:133.44:464.79:560.711:100.95:476:45Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:013.55:314.810:460.611:510.85:476:43Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:443.76:114.911:300.55:486:42Waning Crescent31Sat
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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