34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 73°
E
6mph
High tide
5:05 am

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 : 10:54 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 5:05 am (3.7 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 - Jul 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:153.65:576.011:03-0.65:077:30New Moon1Thu
2Fri6:143.76:526.112:26-0.212:00-0.75:077:30New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:103.87:466.01:20-0.312:56-0.75:087:30New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:053.98:375.82:12-0.41:51-0.65:087:30New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:003.99:285.53:02-0.32:46-0.45:097:30Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:544.010:175.13:51-0.33:41-0.25:097:30Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:494.011:064.74:39-0.14:370.15:107:30Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:444.011:554.25:250.05:350.45:107:29First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:394.06:100.16:370.75:117:29First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:443.81:354.16:550.37:410.85:117:29First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:353.42:294.17:390.48:450.95:127:29First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:293.23:224.38:250.49:450.95:137:28Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:233.04:114.49:110.510:390.85:137:28Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:163.04:574.69:580.411:270.75:147:27Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:053.05:414.710:440.45:147:27Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:503.16:234.912:110.611:28 AM0.35:157:27Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:333.27:025.012:510.512:120.25:167:26Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:153.37:415.11:300.312:540.15:167:26Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:553.58:195.12:060.21:350.15:177:25Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:363.68:575.12:420.22:180.15:187:25Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:183.89:364.93:180.13:030.15:187:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:034.010:174.73:550.03:510.25:197:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:504.211:024.54:330.04:440.35:207:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:424.411:514.15:140.05:430.45:207:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:394.75:59-0.16:480.55:217:22Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:463.81:404.96:50-0.17:580.55:227:21Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:473.62:445.17:46-0.19:100.55:227:20Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:533.53:485.48:48-0.210:170.35:237:19Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:003.54:495.69:50-0.311:180.25:247:19Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:043.65:475.810:52-0.45:257:18Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:033.86:415.812:140.011:51 AM-0.55:257:17New Moon31Sat
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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