34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 74°
ENE
13mph
Low tide
9:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 9:28 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:11 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:193.511:234.05:060.45:020.75:077:30Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:053.65:410.45:540.85:087:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:043.712:533.86:180.46:520.95:087:30Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:513.51:454.16:590.47:540.95:087:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:423.32:394.47:450.38:580.85:097:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:393.23:344.78:350.210:000.65:097:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:383.24:285.19:290.010:570.45:107:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:373.35:225.410:24-0.211:510.25:117:29Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:333.56:155.711:20-0.45:117:29New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:293.77:075.912:42-0.112:16-0.65:127:29New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:233.97:586.01:32-0.31:11-0.75:127:28New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:184.28:495.92:20-0.42:07-0.75:137:28Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:124.49:395.63:08-0.53:04-0.65:137:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:094.610:305.23:56-0.54:03-0.45:147:27Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:074.711:224.74:45-0.55:05-0.15:157:27Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:064.75:34-0.46:100.25:157:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:174.21:084.86:25-0.27:200.45:167:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:163.82:114.87:18-0.18:310.65:177:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:183.43:124.88:140.09:380.65:177:25Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:213.24:104.99:110.110:390.65:187:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:223.25:034.910:060.211:320.55:197:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:163.25:515.010:580.25:197:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:043.36:355.012:190.511:45 AM0.25:207:23Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:483.47:155.01:000.412:290.25:217:22Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:283.57:525.01:370.31:100.25:217:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:063.68:274.92:120.31:490.25:227:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:443.79:004.72:450.32:280.35:237:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:213.89:344.53:170.33:070.45:237:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:583.910:074.23:470.33:480.55:247:18Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:374.010:434.04:180.44:310.75:257:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:204.111:223.74:500.45:190.85:267:17Third Quarter31Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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