34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
WSW
7mph
High tide
2:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:09 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 2:14 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:184.27:455.61:19-0.11:08-0.45:227:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:054.48:315.62:02-0.31:57-0.45:237:12New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:544.69:175.52:46-0.42:48-0.45:237:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:454.710:055.23:30-0.43:41-0.35:247:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:384.810:564.94:17-0.44:38-0.15:257:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:364.911:514.65:07-0.35:390.15:267:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:375.06:00-0.36:460.35:267:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:514.21:425.06:57-0.27:570.45:277:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:554.02:475.17:58-0.19:070.45:287:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:023.93:505.29:00-0.110:110.45:287:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:063.94:485.310:00-0.111:080.35:297:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:053.95:405.410:56-0.111:590.25:307:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:574.16:285.411:48-0.15:317:01Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:454.27:125.412:450.112:36-0.15:317:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:304.37:535.21:270.11:20-0.15:326:59Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:114.38:325.12:060.12:030.15:336:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:524.39:094.82:430.12:440.25:346:57Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:314.39:464.63:190.23:260.45:346:56Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:114.310:234.33:540.34:080.65:356:54Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:534.211:024.04:290.54:530.85:366:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:384.211:453.75:070.65:421.05:366:52Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:284.25:480.76:371.15:376:51Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:343.51:224.26:350.77:381.15:386:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:293.42:194.47:270.78:401.15:396:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:283.43:164.68:230.69:380.95:396:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:273.64:094.99:200.510:300.75:406:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:223.85:005.210:150.211:170.45:416:45Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:154.25:485.511:080.05:416:43Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:044.56:355.712:030.112:00-0.35:426:42New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:534.97:215.812:47-0.112:51-0.45:436:41New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:425.28:085.71:31-0.31:42-0.55:436:39New Moon31Thu
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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