34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H 83°
L 76°
WSW
5mph
High tide
9:03 am

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 : 3:08 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 9:03 am (5.3 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 - Nov 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:025.27:174.312:330.41:150.46:315:19New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:365.37:514.11:040.41:530.46:325:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:115.38:274.01:360.42:310.56:335:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:495.39:053.82:100.43:110.56:335:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:305.39:473.72:470.53:550.66:345:15Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:155.210:363.63:290.64:440.76:355:14Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:075.111:323.54:180.65:390.86:365:14First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:065.05:170.76:380.86:375:13First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:373.61:104.96:240.77:390.66:385:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:463.92:154.97:380.68:360.46:395:11First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:524.33:174.98:500.49:300.26:405:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:534.84:154.99:570.210:20-0.16:415:10Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:485.45:094.910:58-0.111:08-0.36:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:405.86:014.811:55-0.311:54-0.56:435:08Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:316.26:514.712:49-0.46:445:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:206.37:414.512:41-0.51:41-0.46:455:07Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:096.28:304.31:28-0.42:33-0.26:465:07Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:586.09:214.02:15-0.33:240.06:475:06Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:495.710:143.83:040.04:170.26:485:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:425.211:103.63:560.35:120.46:495:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:374.84:510.66:090.66:495:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:113.512:354.55:520.87:060.76:505:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:153.51:344.26:590.98:000.86:515:04Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:173.62:314.08:061.08:480.76:525:04Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:113.83:223.99:070.99:300.66:535:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:584.14:083.810:010.810:080.56:545:03Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:404.44:503.810:490.710:440.46:555:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:194.75:303.811:330.511:180.36:565:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:564.96:083.812:140.46:575:02New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:335.16:463.712:530.36:585:02New Moon30Mon
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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