34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

84°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
11mph
High tide
9:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:21 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 9:23 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:504.05:194.310:540.211:230.35:216:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:324.15:594.711:300.05:206:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:144.16:395.112:080.012:07-0.25:196:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:564.17:205.412:53-0.112:45-0.35:186:57Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:384.18:035.61:38-0.31:25-0.45:176:58Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:234.08:485.72:24-0.32:08-0.45:176:59Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:103.99:375.73:13-0.32:54-0.35:166:59Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:013.810:305.54:04-0.23:44-0.25:157:00Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:573.611:275.34:59-0.14:41-0.15:147:01Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:013.65:590.05:450.15:137:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:305.01:103.77:010.16:570.35:127:02Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:364.82:203.98:030.18:120.35:117:03Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:414.63:254.29:010.09:240.25:117:04Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:434.44:244.69:55-0.110:280.15:107:05Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:404.35:164.910:43-0.211:260.05:097:05Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:314.26:035.211:28-0.35:087:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:194.16:475.412:18-0.112:10-0.35:087:07New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:043.97:295.41:06-0.112:50-0.25:077:08New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:473.88:095.31:51-0.11:29-0.15:067:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:293.68:495.22:340.02:070.05:067:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:113.59:295.03:170.12:460.25:057:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:533.310:114.84:000.23:270.45:057:11Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:373.210:544.54:430.44:100.65:047:11Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:263.111:414.35:290.54:580.75:047:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:183.16:160.65:520.95:037:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:304.11:143.27:030.66:520.95:037:13First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:233.92:103.47:500.67:560.95:027:14First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:163.83:033.78:350.58:580.85:027:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:083.83:524.19:180.39:560.65:017:15Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:593.84:384.610:000.110:490.35:017:16Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:483.85:235.010:43-0.111:400.15:017:16Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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