34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

89°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
11mph
Low tide
8:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 8:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:285.66:474.012:49-0.87:095:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:205.77:414.212:39-1.21:39-0.97:085:41New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:125.68:344.41:34-1.22:28-1.07:085:42New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:025.49:274.52:30-1.23:16-1.07:075:43Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:535.010:214.53:25-1.04:04-0.97:065:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:444.611:174.44:22-0.74:52-0.77:055:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:374.05:22-0.35:42-0.57:045:46First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:164.312:333.66:260.06:35-0.27:045:47First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:174.21:333.27:340.27:310.07:035:48First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:204.12:372.98:430.38:290.17:025:49First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:214.13:402.89:470.49:260.17:015:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:174.14:362.910:430.310:200.17:005:51Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:074.25:243.011:310.211:080.06:595:52Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:514.36:073.112:120.16:585:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:314.46:463.312:490.06:575:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:084.47:223.512:32-0.21:23-0.16:565:55Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:434.57:583.61:10-0.21:56-0.16:555:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:174.48:333.71:47-0.32:27-0.26:545:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:504.39:083.82:24-0.22:58-0.26:535:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:244.19:443.93:02-0.23:29-0.26:525:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:593.910:244.03:42-0.14:02-0.16:515:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:383.711:084.14:260.04:39-0.16:496:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:223.411:594.15:160.25:21-0.16:486:01Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:143.26:140.26:11-0.16:476:02Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:584.31:153.17:200.37:10-0.16:466:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:034.42:233.18:310.28:16-0.26:456:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:114.73:333.29:390.09:25-0.46:446:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:164.94:383.610:41-0.210:31-0.66:426:06Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:165.25:383.911:37-0.511:32-0.96:416:06Waning Crescent29Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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