34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 74°
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 4h 16m 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 - Aug 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:584.07:315.81:04-0.112:47-0.55:267:16New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:504.28:195.61:52-0.21:40-0.45:277:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:394.39:045.32:36-0.22:31-0.35:277:15Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:284.49:484.93:19-0.13:210.05:287:14Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:154.410:304.53:590.04:110.35:297:13Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:034.311:134.14:390.25:030.55:307:12Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:524.311:573.65:180.35:580.85:307:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:434.25:580.56:581.05:317:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:453.31:384.26:420.68:021.15:327:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:403.12:354.37:320.79:061.15:337:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:393.03:324.48:260.710:051.15:337:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:393.04:244.59:220.710:550.95:347:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:333.15:124.710:150.611:390.85:357:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:213.35:555.011:040.45:357:04Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:053.66:355.112:180.611:49 AM0.25:367:03Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:473.87:145.312:550.412:340.15:377:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:284.17:525.31:300.21:180.05:387:00Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:104.48:315.22:060.12:020.05:386:59Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:534.69:115.02:410.02:490.05:396:58Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:384.99:534.83:18-0.13:390.15:406:57Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:265.010:394.43:58-0.14:320.35:406:56Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:195.111:304.14:410.05:310.55:416:54Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:185.25:300.06:370.65:426:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:293.81:235.26:260.17:500.75:436:52Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:353.62:315.37:300.29:020.75:436:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:473.53:395.48:380.210:090.65:446:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:563.74:415.59:470.111:060.45:456:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:593.95:375.610:500.011:570.35:456:47Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:544.26:275.611:46-0.15:466:46New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:444.57:135.512:420.112:39-0.15:476:44New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:314.77:555.31:240.11:27-0.15:486:43New Moon31Tue
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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