34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

82°
H 84°
L 72°
ENE
16mph
Low tide
11:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 11:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:19 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1897

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:014.17:214.712:51-0.112:55-0.15:586:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:374.07:554.81:31-0.11:27-0.15:566:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:113.88:294.82:090.01:570.05:556:34New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:453.69:044.72:460.12:290.15:546:34Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:203.49:404.63:240.23:010.25:526:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:563.210:194.54:030.43:360.45:516:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:353.011:034.34:450.54:160.55:506:37Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:202.911:534.25:320.75:020.65:486:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:152.96:260.85:570.75:476:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:504.11:173.07:230.87:030.75:466:39First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:514.12:233.28:200.68:120.55:446:40First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:524.23:243.69:120.49:200.35:436:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:494.34:194.210:000.110:220.05:426:41Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:424.45:114.810:46-0.211:19-0.35:416:42Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:324.56:005.311:30-0.55:396:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:224.56:495.812:13-0.512:15-0.75:386:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:114.57:396.11:07-0.71:01-0.85:376:44Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:004.48:296.11:59-0.71:48-0.85:366:45Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:514.29:226.02:52-0.62:38-0.75:346:46Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:444.010:175.73:47-0.53:31-0.55:336:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:423.811:165.34:45-0.24:28-0.35:326:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:453.65:450.05:320.15:316:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:194.912:553.56:490.26:420.35:306:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:254.62:063.67:520.37:570.55:296:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:304.33:113.88:510.39:080.55:276:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:304.14:084.19:430.310:100.55:266:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:234.04:574.310:270.211:030.45:256:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:103.95:394.611:070.211:500.35:246:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:523.86:174.811:420.15:236:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:313.76:534.912:330.212:160.15:226:54New Moon30Fri
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 8% 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 Waning Crescent (8% 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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