34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 76°
SW
10mph
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 1h 19m 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 - Sep 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:325.48:565.62:16-0.42:35-0.55:446:38Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:245.59:465.33:02-0.43:29-0.35:456:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:185.610:384.93:50-0.44:26-0.15:466:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:165.511:354.64:41-0.25:280.25:466:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:185.45:360.06:350.45:476:33First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:384.21:245.26:370.27:450.65:486:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:454.02:315.27:430.38:540.65:486:30First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:544.03:355.28:490.49:560.65:496:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:584.14:335.29:520.310:510.55:506:27Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:544.25:245.210:480.311:380.45:506:26Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:434.46:095.211:370.35:516:24Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:274.56:505.212:190.412:220.25:526:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:074.77:275.112:570.31:040.25:526:22Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:444.78:034.91:320.31:430.35:536:20Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:204.88:384.72:050.42:210.45:546:19Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:564.89:124.52:370.43:000.55:556:17Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:334.79:484.33:100.53:390.75:556:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:124.710:254.03:430.74:210.95:566:15Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:534.611:073.84:200.85:061.05:576:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:414.511:553.75:010.95:581.15:576:12Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:344.55:491.06:561.25:586:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:513.61:334.66:451.07:571.15:596:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:533.72:344.87:470.98:571.05:596:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:553.93:325.08:500.79:510.76:006:06Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:544.24:275.39:500.410:410.46:016:05Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:484.75:185.510:470.111:280.16:026:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:405.16:085.711:42-0.26:026:02New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:305.66:575.812:14-0.212:35-0.46:036:01New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:205.97:455.712:59-0.41:28-0.56:045:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:116.18:355.51:46-0.52:21-0.46:045:58Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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