34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

85°
H 87°
L 72°
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 6h 03m 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 - Jan 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:445.16:013.312:110.07:215:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:325.16:483.312:57-0.17:215:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:165.07:323.412:31-0.31:39-0.17:215:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:574.98:143.41:15-0.32:19-0.17:215:19New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:374.78:543.41:57-0.22:57-0.17:215:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:144.59:343.42:39-0.13:330.07:225:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:514.210:153.43:200.14:070.17:225:22Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:283.910:573.54:030.24:410.27:225:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:053.611:413.54:490.45:160.27:215:24First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:463.35:390.65:530.37:215:25First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:303.612:323.06:350.76:350.37:215:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:223.71:242.87:380.77:220.37:215:26First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:183.92:232.78:430.78:150.27:215:27First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:154.23:232.79:450.59:120.07:215:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:114.54:222.910:420.310:08-0.27:215:29Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:044.85:173.111:330.011:03-0.57:205:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:555.16:093.412:20-0.27:205:31Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:445.47:003.71:06-0.57:205:32Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:325.57:504.012:50-0.91:51-0.77:195:33Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:205.48:414.31:43-1.02:35-0.87:195:34Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:085.29:344.52:36-1.03:20-0.97:195:35Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:564.910:284.63:32-0.84:06-0.87:185:36Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:464.411:244.64:30-0.64:53-0.87:185:37Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:393.95:32-0.35:44-0.67:175:38Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:254.612:383.56:390.06:38-0.47:175:39Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:294.51:423.17:510.27:38-0.37:165:40Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:354.52:512.99:040.28:42-0.17:155:41Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:404.53:592.910:110.29:45-0.17:155:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:404.54:582.911:080.110:43-0.27:145:43Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:324.65:503.111:570.011:34-0.27:145:44Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:194.66:353.212:40-0.17:135:45New Moon31Thu
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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