34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H 82°
L 71°
NE
10mph
Low tide
10:54 am

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 01m at 10:54 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:483.72:044.07:400.88:210.67:035:06Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:473.92:583.88:460.89:060.57:045:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:384.13:483.79:450.89:470.57:045:06Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:244.34:333.610:360.710:250.47:055:06Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:044.65:153.511:220.511:010.37:065:06Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:424.85:543.512:030.47:075:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:194.96:333.412:430.37:085:06New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:565.07:103.412:120.21:210.37:095:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:335.17:483.412:490.22:000.27:095:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:115.18:273.31:260.12:390.27:105:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:515.09:083.32:050.23:190.37:115:07Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:324.99:533.32:470.24:000.37:115:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:174.810:423.43:330.24:450.37:125:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:054.611:383.54:250.35:310.37:135:07Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:584.45:250.46:210.27:145:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:383.812:554.26:320.47:120.17:145:08First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:414.11:564.07:430.48:05-0.17:155:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:434.62:573.98:540.28:58-0.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:435.03:583.810:010.09:52-0.57:165:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:395.44:563.811:03-0.210:45-0.67:165:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:345.75:523.812:00-0.47:175:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:275.96:463.812:54-0.57:175:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:195.97:383.812:31-0.81:45-0.57:185:11Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:105.88:303.81:23-0.72:35-0.47:185:12Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:005.59:213.72:15-0.63:24-0.37:195:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:495.110:143.63:07-0.44:13-0.27:195:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:384.711:073.64:00-0.15:000.07:205:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:274.34:550.25:470.17:205:14Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:033.512:173.85:530.46:340.37:205:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:593.51:083.56:560.67:200.37:205:15Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:563.62:023.28:010.78:020.47:215:16Third 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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