34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
E
4mph
Low tide
11:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 11:11 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:085.19:253.62:260.63:350.86:355:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:484.910:053.43:030.84:170.96:365:22Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:314.710:513.33:430.95:041.16:365:21Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:204.611:443.24:281.05:561.26:375:20First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:144.45:221.16:501.26:385:19First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:443.31:124.46:251.17:441.16:395:18First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:473.52:104.47:331.18:320.96:405:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:463.93:054.58:390.99:180.66:415:17Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:394.43:574.59:410.610:010.36:425:16Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:295.04:474.610:380.310:440.06:435:15Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:175.55:364.611:320.011:28-0.36:445:15Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:056.06:244.612:24-0.26:455:14Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:546.37:144.512:14-0.41:16-0.36:465:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:456.58:044.41:01-0.52:09-0.36:475:13Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:376.48:574.21:51-0.53:03-0.26:485:12Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:316.29:544.12:44-0.43:590.06:495:11Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:295.810:563.93:40-0.24:580.26:505:11Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:315.44:430.16:000.36:515:10Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:033.912:355.05:520.47:030.46:515:10Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:143.91:404.77:060.68:020.46:525:09Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:224.12:424.48:200.68:560.46:535:09Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:234.33:394.29:260.69:440.46:545:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:164.64:294.010:240.610:260.36:555:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:014.85:153.911:150.511:040.36:565:08Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:425.05:563.812:000.46:575:07Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:205.16:343.712:410.46:585:07New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:565.17:123.612:150.31:200.36:595:07New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:325.17:483.512:490.31:580.47:005:07New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:085.18:253.41:250.32:360.47:015:06New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:464.99:033.32:010.43:140.57:025:06Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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