34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 72°
N
12mph
High tide
5:51 am

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 : 11:43 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 5:51 am (4.0 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 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:125.67:294.512:410.11:270.16:355:22New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:535.88:114.41:180.02:120.16:365:21New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:375.98:564.21:580.02:590.26:375:20Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:255.89:454.12:420.03:490.36:385:20Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:175.710:403.93:310.14:450.46:395:19Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:155.511:433.84:260.35:450.56:405:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:185.35:300.46:500.56:415:17First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:533.91:265.16:420.57:540.56:425:16First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:054.12:334.97:580.58:530.36:435:15First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:114.43:354.99:100.49:470.26:445:15Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:114.84:314.810:150.310:350.06:455:14Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:035.25:224.711:120.111:20-0.16:465:13Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:525.56:104.612:050.06:465:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:375.76:554.412:02-0.112:530.06:475:12Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:195.77:384.212:43-0.11:390.06:485:12Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:015.68:204.01:220.02:240.16:495:11Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:425.59:033.82:020.23:080.36:505:10Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:245.29:463.62:420.33:520.56:515:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:084.910:323.43:230.54:390.66:525:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:544.611:223.34:080.75:270.86:535:09Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:444.44:580.96:180.96:545:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:183.212:374.25:551.07:100.96:555:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:173.31:334.06:581.17:590.96:565:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:153.52:264.08:031.08:440.76:575:07Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:073.83:173.99:030.99:250.66:585:07Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:544.24:044.09:580.710:040.36:595:07Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:374.64:494.010:480.510:440.17:005:07Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:205.05:344.011:350.211:24-0.17:005:06Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:035.46:184.112:220.07:015:06New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:475.77:044.112:06-0.31:09-0.27:025:06New Moon30Sat
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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