34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H 81°
L 71°
ENE
12mph
High tide
5:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 5:35 pm (4.7 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 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:454.510:065.13:34-0.33:40-0.25:267:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:394.710:554.84:18-0.34:370.05:277:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:354.911:474.35:04-0.35:400.25:287:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:355.05:54-0.26:470.45:287:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:453.91:385.06:47-0.17:590.55:297:13Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:483.62:445.17:460.09:110.65:307:12Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:563.53:475.28:480.010:170.55:307:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:023.54:475.39:500.011:150.45:317:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:033.55:415.410:490.05:327:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:573.76:305.412:060.311:43 AM0.05:337:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:463.87:155.312:520.212:320.05:337:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:314.07:565.21:340.21:180.05:347:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:134.18:345.02:120.22:010.15:357:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:534.19:114.82:480.22:430.25:367:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:324.29:464.53:210.33:250.45:367:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:114.210:224.23:540.44:080.65:377:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:524.210:593.84:260.54:530.85:387:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:364.211:403.55:000.65:431.05:386:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:244.25:380.76:401.25:396:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:263.31:184.36:220.87:431.25:406:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:213.12:174.47:140.88:481.25:416:55First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:223.13:164.68:120.79:491.15:416:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:253.24:134.99:120.610:420.85:426:53Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:233.45:045.210:100.311:290.65:436:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:163.85:535.511:050.15:436:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:064.16:395.712:120.311:58 AM-0.25:446:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:554.57:255.712:540.112:50-0.35:456:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:444.98:105.71:36-0.21:42-0.45:466:47Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:335.28:565.42:18-0.32:34-0.45:466:45Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:235.59:445.13:01-0.33:29-0.25:476:44Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:165.510:344.73:46-0.34:270.05:486:43Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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