34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 72°
NNE
8mph
Low tide
11:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 11:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:133.45:560.55:560.85:077:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:153.81:033.66:350.56:540.95:087:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:013.61:543.87:150.47:560.95:087:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:513.42:454.17:580.48:570.95:087:30First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:443.33:364.58:430.39:560.75:097:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:393.34:264.89:310.110:510.55:097:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:333.35:165.210:21-0.111:430.35:107:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:263.46:055.511:12-0.35:117:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:183.66:555.812:330.012:03-0.45:117:29Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:103.77:445.91:22-0.112:56-0.65:127:29Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:023.98:345.92:10-0.31:49-0.65:127:28Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:564.19:255.72:58-0.42:44-0.55:137:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:514.210:165.43:47-0.43:41-0.45:137:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:494.411:095.04:36-0.44:42-0.25:147:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:494.55:26-0.45:460.15:157:27Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:044.612:514.66:17-0.36:550.35:157:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:024.11:544.87:11-0.28:070.45:167:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:033.82:574.98:05-0.19:160.55:177:25Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:063.53:565.09:010.010:200.55:177:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:073.44:505.19:550.011:170.45:187:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:043.35:415.110:470.05:197:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:553.46:275.212:080.311:36 AM0.15:197:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:423.47:095.212:530.312:220.15:207:23New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:243.57:495.11:340.31:050.15:217:22New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:053.68:275.02:130.21:460.15:217:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:443.69:034.82:490.32:260.25:227:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:233.79:394.63:230.33:060.45:237:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:023.710:144.43:570.33:470.55:237:19Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:433.810:504.14:290.44:310.75:247:18Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:253.911:293.85:030.55:190.85:257:18First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:114.05:390.56:120.95:267:17First Quarter31Thu
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 83% 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 (83% 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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