34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

73°
H 82°
L 72°
NNW
4mph
Low tide
7:49 am

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 05m at 7:49 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:085.711:294.04:200.15:340.66:106:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:125.45:190.46:410.86:105:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:373.81:205.16:260.77:500.96:115:57First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:493.82:284.97:390.88:541.06:125:56First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:583.93:294.88:490.99:480.96:125:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:564.14:224.79:500.810:340.86:135:53Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:454.35:064.710:430.711:120.76:145:52Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:274.65:464.611:280.611:460.66:155:50Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:054.86:214.612:090.66:165:49Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:395.06:554.512:170.612:470.56:165:48Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:135.17:284.412:460.51:240.56:175:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:465.28:014.21:160.52:010.66:185:45Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:205.28:354.01:470.62:380.76:195:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:565.29:103.92:190.63:160.86:195:43Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:355.19:493.72:540.73:580.96:205:41Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:185.010:333.63:320.84:441.06:215:40Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:084.911:263.54:170.95:371.16:225:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:044.85:120.96:361.16:235:38Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:283.61:074.86:160.97:361.06:245:37Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:363.82:114.97:280.88:330.86:245:35Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:424.23:125.08:390.69:250.56:255:34Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:424.74:085.09:450.310:140.26:265:33Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:385.35:025.110:470.011:01-0.16:275:32Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:315.95:535.111:44-0.211:48-0.36:285:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:226.36:435.012:38-0.36:295:30New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:126.57:334.812:35-0.51:32-0.36:305:29New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:036.58:244.61:22-0.52:25-0.26:305:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:556.49:164.42:11-0.33:190.06:315:27Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:486.010:114.13:03-0.14:150.26:325:26Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:455.611:113.93:580.25:130.56:335:25Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:455.24:570.56:150.76:345:24First Quarter31Thu
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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