34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 71°
NE
9mph
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 3h 09m 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 - Aug 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:133.61:024.16:190.57:121.05:267:16First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:033.41:574.47:040.58:161.05:277:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:003.32:554.67:570.49:210.85:287:14Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:013.33:535.08:530.210:210.65:287:13Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:023.44:495.39:520.011:170.45:297:12Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:013.65:435.710:50-0.25:307:11Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:573.96:365.912:080.111:47 AM-0.55:317:10Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:514.27:266.012:57-0.112:43-0.65:317:09Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:454.58:166.01:45-0.31:38-0.75:327:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:384.89:065.72:31-0.42:34-0.65:337:07Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:325.09:565.43:18-0.53:31-0.45:347:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:275.110:474.94:05-0.44:30-0.25:347:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:255.111:414.44:54-0.35:330.25:357:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:265.15:45-0.16:400.45:367:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:394.01:295.06:390.17:510.65:367:02Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:433.62:344.97:380.29:010.75:377:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:493.43:364.98:390.410:050.75:387:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:533.44:345.09:390.411:010.75:396:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:503.55:245.010:350.411:480.65:396:57Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:393.66:095.011:240.45:406:56Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:233.76:495.112:290.512:080.35:416:55New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:023.97:255.01:060.512:490.35:426:54New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:394.08:005.01:400.41:280.35:426:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:154.18:334.82:120.42:050.35:436:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:504.29:054.62:420.42:430.45:446:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:264.39:384.43:120.43:220.65:446:49Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:034.410:134.13:420.54:030.75:456:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:424.410:513.94:140.64:480.95:466:46Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:274.511:343.64:490.65:381.05:466:45First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:184.65:310.76:371.15:476:44First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:263.51:174.76:220.77:431.15:486:42First Quarter31Sun
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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