34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

82°
H 84°
L 74°
ENE
20mph
High tide
5:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 5:23 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:483.75:440.15:360.15:226:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:174.912:553.86:430.16:460.25:216:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:204.72:044.17:430.08:000.35:206:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:254.53:094.48:41-0.19:120.25:196:57Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:274.34:094.89:35-0.210:180.15:186:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:264.25:035.110:26-0.311:17-0.15:176:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:204.15:535.411:14-0.45:166:59Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:114.16:405.612:11-0.212:00-0.45:157:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:584.07:255.61:01-0.212:44-0.45:147:01New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:443.98:085.51:48-0.21:26-0.25:137:02New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:283.78:515.32:33-0.12:09-0.15:127:02Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:123.69:335.03:170.02:510.15:127:03Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:563.410:164.84:000.23:340.35:117:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:423.311:004.54:440.44:190.55:107:05Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:313.311:464.25:290.55:090.75:097:05First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:243.36:150.66:040.95:097:06First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:353.91:193.47:010.67:050.95:087:07First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:263.82:143.67:460.68:090.95:077:08First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:183.63:063.98:300.59:090.85:077:08First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:103.63:544.29:140.410:050.65:067:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:003.64:404.69:560.210:560.45:057:10Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:493.65:245.010:390.011:450.25:057:10Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:363.76:095.411:23-0.25:047:11Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:233.76:545.612:320.012:08-0.35:047:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:103.87:405.81:18-0.212:55-0.45:037:12Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:593.98:285.82:06-0.31:43-0.55:037:13Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:493.99:185.82:54-0.32:34-0.55:027:14Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:434.010:105.53:43-0.33:29-0.35:027:14Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:404.011:045.24:35-0.34:27-0.25:017:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:414.15:28-0.35:310.05:017:16Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:014.912:454.26:22-0.26:400.25:017:16Third Quarter31Wed
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 15% 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 (15% 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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