34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

90°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
12mph
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 4h 31m 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 - Jul 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:163.49:344.83:220.22:530.35:037:26Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:583.410:124.64:010.33:340.45:037:26Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:403.410:514.34:380.34:180.65:047:26Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:253.411:324.15:160.45:060.75:047:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:133.55:550.45:580.85:057:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:163.91:033.76:350.46:560.95:057:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:043.71:563.97:180.47:580.85:067:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:573.52:494.38:040.29:010.75:067:25First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:523.53:424.78:530.110:010.55:077:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:493.54:355.19:44-0.110:580.35:077:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:453.65:275.510:36-0.311:520.05:087:25Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:403.76:195.811:29-0.55:097:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:343.97:106.012:43-0.212:22-0.75:097:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:284.18:026.11:34-0.41:17-0.85:107:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:224.28:536.02:24-0.52:12-0.75:107:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:184.49:455.73:15-0.53:08-0.65:117:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:154.510:385.44:05-0.54:07-0.45:127:22Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:144.511:334.94:56-0.55:09-0.15:127:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:164.65:49-0.46:160.25:137:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:304.51:194.66:42-0.27:250.45:147:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:304.02:224.77:37-0.18:350.55:147:20Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:323.73:224.88:330.09:420.55:157:20Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:333.54:184.99:270.110:410.55:167:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:303.45:095.010:180.111:330.45:167:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:223.45:555.011:070.15:177:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:093.56:385.112:200.411:51 AM0.15:187:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:523.57:175.11:010.312:330.15:197:16New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:323.67:555.01:400.31:130.15:197:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:103.68:314.92:160.31:520.25:207:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:483.79:064.82:510.32:310.35:217:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:263.79:414.63:240.33:100.45:217:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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