34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 71°
NE
10mph
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 5h 26m 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 - Nov 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:134.94:375.110:160.110:420.06:355:22Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:075.45:305.111:16-0.111:29-0.26:365:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:585.96:205.012:12-0.26:375:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:486.27:094.812:14-0.41:05-0.36:385:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:366.37:574.612:59-0.41:56-0.26:395:19Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:246.28:464.31:44-0.32:47-0.16:405:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:135.99:354.02:30-0.13:390.16:415:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:035.610:283.83:180.24:320.46:425:16Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:565.211:253.64:090.55:290.66:425:16Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:534.85:040.86:270.86:435:15Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:273.512:534.56:071.07:260.96:445:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:333.51:544.37:151.18:210.96:455:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:343.62:504.28:221.19:080.96:465:13Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:273.83:404.19:211.09:490.76:475:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:124.14:244.110:130.910:250.66:485:12Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:534.55:044.010:590.710:590.56:495:11Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:304.85:424.011:420.511:320.36:505:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:065.06:194.012:220.46:515:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:435.26:573.912:060.21:020.36:525:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:205.47:353.912:410.21:420.26:535:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:595.58:153.81:170.12:230.26:545:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:405.58:583.71:570.13:070.36:555:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:255.49:453.62:400.23:530.36:565:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:155.310:383.63:280.24:440.46:575:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:095.111:393.64:220.35:390.46:585:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:084.95:250.46:370.46:585:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:463.81:114.76:360.57:350.36:595:07First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:544.12:154.67:500.48:300.17:005:06First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:584.53:164.49:020.39:23-0.17:015:06Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:575.04:144.310:080.110:13-0.37:025:06Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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