34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

73°
H 84°
L 75°
NNW
4mph
Low tide
9:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 9:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:20 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:003.91:283.07:280.77:160.75:596:31Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:003.92:303.28:250.78:210.65:586:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:583.93:283.59:180.59:230.45:576:33Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:534.14:213.910:060.310:200.25:556:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:434.35:094.310:500.011:12-0.15:546:34Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:314.55:554.811:33-0.35:536:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:174.66:415.212:02-0.412:15-0.55:516:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:034.67:285.612:51-0.612:58-0.75:506:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:494.68:155.81:41-0.71:43-0.85:496:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:374.59:055.82:31-0.72:29-0.85:476:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:274.49:565.73:23-0.63:18-0.75:466:39Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:204.210:525.54:17-0.54:12-0.55:456:39Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:194.011:525.15:15-0.35:10-0.25:436:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:243.86:17-0.16:160.05:426:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:574.81:343.87:220.07:280.25:416:42First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:044.62:443.98:270.18:410.25:406:42First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:104.43:484.19:260.09:480.25:386:43Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:094.34:444.410:190.010:480.15:376:44Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:034.35:324.611:06-0.111:390.05:366:45Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:504.26:164.811:47-0.15:356:46Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:334.16:564.912:260.012:26-0.15:336:46Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:134.07:335.01:08-0.11:02-0.15:326:47Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:513.98:105.01:49-0.11:370.05:316:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:273.88:464.92:270.02:110.15:306:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:043.69:224.83:050.12:460.25:296:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:423.510:004.63:440.23:230.35:286:50Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:223.410:414.44:240.44:030.55:276:51Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:063.311:264.35:070.54:470.65:256:52Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:553.25:530.65:370.75:246:52Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:154.112:503.36:420.66:360.85:236:53Third Quarter30Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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