34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

90°
H 92°
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 5h 37m 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 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:464.65:053.011:120.010:49-0.27:095:41Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:374.65:553.112:010.07:085:42Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:234.66:403.212:45-0.17:075:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:044.67:203.312:24-0.31:24-0.27:065:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:434.67:583.41:06-0.32:00-0.27:055:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:194.58:353.51:45-0.32:34-0.27:055:46Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:544.39:113.52:23-0.23:06-0.17:045:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:284.19:473.63:01-0.13:37-0.17:035:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:023.910:253.63:400.04:090.07:025:49Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:373.611:053.64:220.24:410.17:015:50Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:153.311:503.75:070.35:170.27:005:51Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:593.15:580.55:580.26:595:52Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:413.812:512.96:570.56:470.26:585:53Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:383.91:512.88:030.57:440.16:575:54Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:404.12:562.89:100.48:460.06:565:55Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:434.44:003.010:120.29:49-0.36:555:56Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:424.85:003.311:08-0.110:50-0.66:545:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:375.15:553.711:59-0.411:47-0.96:535:57Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:295.46:484.112:47-0.76:525:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:205.57:394.512:43-1.11:33-0.96:515:59New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:095.48:314.71:37-1.22:19-1.06:506:00New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:575.29:224.92:31-1.23:04-1.06:496:01Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:464.810:154.93:26-1.03:51-0.96:476:02Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:374.411:114.94:23-0.74:38-0.76:466:03Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:313.95:24-0.45:29-0.56:456:04First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:104.712:293.46:29-0.16:25-0.26:446:04First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:134.51:353.17:390.27:260.06:436:05First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:204.42:452.98:500.38:330.16:416:06First Quarter28Sun
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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