34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

80°
H 83°
L 72°
NE
12mph
High tide
2:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:28 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 2:53 pm (4.4 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 - Apr 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:404.06:584.412:270.112:350.16:026:36New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:134.07:314.61:050.01:050.06:016:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:463.88:044.71:420.01:340.05:596:37New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:193.78:384.82:180.02:040.05:586:38New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:523.59:134.82:550.12:360.15:576:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:283.49:524.73:340.23:110.25:556:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:083.210:364.74:160.33:500.25:546:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:533.111:274.65:040.44:370.35:536:41Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:483.15:580.55:340.45:516:42First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:264.512:533.16:590.56:410.45:506:43First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:314.52:033.48:010.47:550.35:496:43First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:384.53:113.89:010.29:080.15:486:44Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:414.64:134.49:55-0.110:16-0.25:466:45Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:394.75:095.010:45-0.411:18-0.45:456:46Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:334.76:025.511:32-0.65:446:46Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:244.66:535.912:15-0.612:19-0.85:436:47Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:144.57:426.01:10-0.71:05-0.85:416:48Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:044.38:326.02:02-0.71:52-0.85:406:49Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:534.19:225.82:55-0.62:39-0.65:396:49Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:443.810:145.43:47-0.33:28-0.35:386:50Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:383.611:085.04:420.04:210.05:366:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:363.45:390.25:180.35:356:52Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:064.612:403.26:380.56:220.65:346:52Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:074.31:463.27:380.67:310.75:336:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:094.02:493.48:340.68:390.85:326:54Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:063.93:443.69:230.69:400.75:316:55Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:573.84:313.910:050.510:330.65:306:55Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:423.75:124.210:420.411:200.55:296:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:233.75:494.511:160.35:286:57Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:013.76:254.812:020.411:49 AM0.25:266:58New Moon30Tue
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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