34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

90°
H 91°
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 1h 43m 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 - Dec 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:265.310:553.63:420.04:550.26:585:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:214.911:553.54:370.35:500.46:595:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:174.55:370.66:450.57:005:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:573.51:144.16:420.87:380.67:015:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:583.62:113.97:490.98:280.67:025:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:543.83:043.78:520.99:120.57:025:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:444.03:523.69:490.89:510.47:035:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:274.34:363.610:390.610:290.37:045:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:084.55:183.511:230.511:050.27:055:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:464.85:583.512:050.37:065:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:234.96:373.512:450.27:065:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:015.17:153.512:190.01:240.17:075:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:395.27:553.512:560.02:040.17:085:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:195.28:363.51:360.02:450.17:085:03New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:015.29:203.52:180.03:270.17:095:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:465.110:093.53:030.04:120.17:105:04Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:344.911:033.63:530.15:000.17:105:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:264.74:490.25:510.17:115:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:023.712:234.45:530.26:440.07:125:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:064.01:244.27:030.37:38-0.17:125:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:114.32:264.08:160.28:33-0.37:135:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:134.73:283.99:260.19:28-0.47:135:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:125.14:283.810:30-0.110:21-0.67:145:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:075.55:243.811:29-0.311:13-0.77:145:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:005.76:183.812:24-0.47:155:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:505.77:093.812:04-0.71:15-0.57:155:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:395.77:593.812:54-0.72:04-0.57:155:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:275.58:483.71:44-0.62:51-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:145.29:373.62:32-0.43:38-0.27:165:10Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:004.910:263.53:21-0.24:23-0.17:165:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:464.511:173.44:100.15:090.17:175:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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