34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

90°
H 92°
L 76°
SSW
13mph
High tide
2:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 2:00 pm (5.2 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 - Sep 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:025.28:295.81:51-0.32:02-0.55:446:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:535.59:175.52:36-0.42:57-0.45:456:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:465.610:085.13:22-0.43:54-0.25:466:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:425.611:014.64:10-0.34:540.15:466:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:415.511:594.25:01-0.15:580.45:476:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:445.35:560.17:080.65:486:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:033.91:515.26:570.48:190.85:486:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:133.72:585.18:040.59:260.85:496:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:213.74:005.19:100.610:250.75:506:27Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:223.84:555.110:100.511:150.75:506:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:143.95:425.111:030.511:580.65:516:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:594.16:235.111:500.45:526:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:394.37:015.112:350.512:310.45:536:22New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:164.57:365.01:090.51:110.45:536:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:514.68:094.81:410.51:480.45:546:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:264.78:424.62:110.52:260.55:556:17Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:004.79:154.42:410.53:040.65:556:16Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:364.79:494.13:110.63:430.85:566:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:144.710:263.93:430.74:250.95:576:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:564.711:083.74:180.85:131.15:576:12Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:444.611:583.54:590.96:071.25:586:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:414.75:490.97:101.25:596:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:583.41:444.86:480.98:161.15:596:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:043.52:495.07:540.89:170.96:006:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:103.83:505.39:010.510:120.76:016:05Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:114.24:465.510:050.211:020.36:026:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:064.75:385.711:04-0.111:480.06:026:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:595.26:285.812:01-0.36:036:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:505.77:175.812:34-0.212:55-0.56:045:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:416.08:065.61:19-0.41:50-0.56:045:58Full Moon30Thu
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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