34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 75°
WSW
4mph
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 6h 09m 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 - Jan 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:145.38:313.51:28-0.42:38-0.37:175:13New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:595.39:193.62:15-0.53:22-0.37:175:14Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:455.110:103.73:05-0.44:07-0.37:175:14Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:344.811:053.93:59-0.34:54-0.37:175:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:264.54:58-0.25:43-0.37:175:16First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:054.012:224.16:030.06:34-0.37:175:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:084.21:223.87:140.17:29-0.37:185:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:124.52:253.58:270.18:25-0.47:185:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:154.73:303.39:370.19:23-0.47:175:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:154.94:323.310:41-0.110:19-0.57:175:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:115.15:293.311:38-0.211:14-0.57:175:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:045.26:223.412:30-0.37:175:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:535.27:113.412:06-0.51:17-0.37:175:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:395.17:573.512:55-0.52:02-0.37:175:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:225.08:413.51:41-0.52:44-0.37:175:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:044.79:243.52:26-0.33:23-0.27:165:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:444.410:063.43:10-0.24:01-0.17:165:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:234.110:503.43:540.04:380.07:165:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:033.711:353.44:400.25:150.27:155:29Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:443.45:300.45:520.27:155:30Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:233.512:283.16:250.66:330.37:155:31Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:153.51:192.87:270.77:180.37:145:31Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:103.72:152.78:320.78:070.37:145:32Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:053.93:132.69:340.69:000.27:135:33Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:594.14:102.710:300.49:540.07:135:34Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:504.45:032.911:200.210:46-0.27:125:35Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:384.75:523.112:050.07:125:36Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:255.06:393.412:49-0.37:115:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:115.27:263.612:26-0.71:31-0.57:105:38New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:565.38:143.91:15-0.82:14-0.67:105:39New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:415.29:024.12:06-0.92:56-0.77:095:40Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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