34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H 84°
L 73°
NE
7mph
Low tide
12:36 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 12:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:10 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:063.24:495.09:520.211:180.65:227:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:033.35:395.010:460.25:237:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:533.46:245.012:060.511:35 AM0.25:247:11Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:373.57:045.012:470.412:200.25:247:10Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:183.77:415.01:250.41:020.25:257:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:563.88:164.91:590.31:410.25:267:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:333.98:504.72:320.32:200.35:277:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:094.09:224.53:020.32:580.45:277:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:464.19:554.33:320.43:380.65:287:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:234.110:304.04:020.44:200.75:297:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:044.211:083.74:340.55:070.95:297:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:504.311:523.55:090.55:591.05:307:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:424.45:510.57:001.15:317:01Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:443.31:414.66:410.58:071.05:327:00Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:453.22:444.87:400.49:150.95:326:58Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:513.33:475.18:440.310:160.75:336:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:573.54:465.49:480.011:110.45:346:56Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:583.85:415.710:50-0.25:356:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:554.26:325.912:010.111:49 AM-0.55:356:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:494.77:225.912:48-0.112:46-0.65:366:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:425.08:115.81:34-0.41:41-0.65:376:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:345.38:595.52:19-0.52:37-0.55:376:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:275.59:485.13:04-0.53:33-0.35:386:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:215.510:384.63:50-0.44:310.05:396:48Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:185.411:324.14:38-0.25:330.35:406:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:185.25:290.16:400.65:406:45First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:323.71:235.06:260.37:510.85:416:44First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:393.52:304.97:290.59:010.95:426:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:483.43:344.88:350.610:030.95:426:41Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:523.44:314.89:380.610:550.95:436:40Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:473.65:194.910:340.611:390.85:446:39Waxing 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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