34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
12mph
Low tide
3:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 3:21 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:365.011:514.14:590.25:490.65:456:37First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:365.15:500.26:550.75:456:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:513.91:415.26:490.38:060.75:466:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:593.82:495.37:550.29:150.65:476:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:093.93:545.59:030.110:180.45:486:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:154.24:545.710:080.011:140.25:486:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:144.45:495.811:09-0.25:496:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:094.86:405.812:040.012:05-0.35:506:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:005.07:275.712:51-0.112:58-0.35:506:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:485.28:135.51:35-0.11:48-0.25:516:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:345.28:565.22:17-0.12:37-0.15:526:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:205.29:404.82:580.03:260.25:526:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:055.110:234.43:390.24:150.55:536:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:524.911:094.04:190.55:060.75:546:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:424.711:583.75:020.76:011.05:546:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:364.55:480.97:021.25:556:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:543.51:354.46:421.18:061.35:566:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:563.42:364.47:411.19:061.25:576:13Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:583.43:334.58:421.19:581.15:576:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:523.64:234.79:390.910:421.05:586:11Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:403.95:074.910:290.711:210.85:596:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:234.25:475.011:150.511:570.65:596:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:034.56:255.211:580.46:006:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:424.87:045.212:320.412:410.26:016:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:225.17:425.21:070.21:240.16:016:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:035.38:225.11:430.12:080.16:026:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:455.59:044.92:200.12:540.16:036:01Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:315.69:504.63:000.13:440.26:045:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:215.610:404.43:450.14:390.46:045:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:175.511:384.14:340.25:390.66:055:57First Quarter30Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 (7% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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