34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 70°
NE
10mph
High tide
11:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 11:27 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:043.84:505.510:00-0.511:12-0.15:077:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:053.95:455.710:57-0.65:077:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:024.06:375.712:08-0.211:52 AM-0.65:087:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:564.07:275.712:59-0.312:44-0.65:087:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:474.18:145.61:48-0.31:35-0.55:097:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:374.18:595.32:34-0.32:24-0.35:097:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:254.19:435.03:18-0.23:12-0.15:107:30Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:124.010:264.64:01-0.14:010.25:107:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:004.011:094.24:430.04:500.45:117:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:493.911:533.95:240.25:420.75:117:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:403.96:060.36:390.95:127:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:393.61:334.06:490.47:391.05:137:28First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:303.32:274.17:350.48:401.05:137:28First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:243.23:204.28:240.49:380.95:147:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:193.24:094.49:140.410:310.85:147:27Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:123.24:564.710:020.211:180.65:157:27Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:023.45:404.910:500.15:167:26Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:493.56:225.112:010.411:36 AM-0.15:167:26Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:353.87:045.312:420.212:22-0.25:177:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:204.07:465.41:230.01:08-0.35:187:25Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:054.28:285.42:03-0.21:55-0.35:187:24Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:524.49:125.32:44-0.32:44-0.35:197:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:404.69:585.13:26-0.43:35-0.25:207:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:324.710:474.84:10-0.44:300.05:207:22Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:274.811:404.44:58-0.45:300.15:217:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:274.95:49-0.36:350.35:227:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:374.11:315.06:44-0.37:450.45:227:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:413.92:365.17:44-0.28:550.45:237:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:483.83:405.28:47-0.210:010.35:247:19Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:533.84:395.39:49-0.211:010.25:257:18Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:553.95:345.410:47-0.311:530.15:257:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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 21% 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 Crescent (21% 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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