34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H 89°
L 76°
SW
4mph
Low tide
7:03 am

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 0m at 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:384.111:554.65:24-0.25:290.15:037:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:394.16:15-0.16:340.45:037:26First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:504.21:404.27:050.17:420.65:047:26First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:463.72:384.37:540.28:480.75:047:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:423.43:324.48:420.29:500.75:047:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:363.24:214.59:280.310:450.75:057:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:283.15:074.710:120.311:340.65:057:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:163.15:494.810:550.35:067:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:003.16:294.912:180.511:37 AM0.25:077:25Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:423.27:084.912:580.412:180.25:077:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:223.27:465.01:360.412:580.25:087:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:013.38:235.02:130.31:370.25:087:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:393.48:594.92:490.32:170.25:097:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:193.49:364.83:240.22:580.35:097:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:003.610:144.63:590.23:410.35:107:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:443.710:554.44:340.24:290.45:117:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:313.911:404.25:120.25:230.55:117:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:244.25:530.16:240.65:127:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:303.91:214.56:390.07:300.65:137:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:273.72:214.97:30-0.18:400.55:137:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:293.63:235.28:27-0.29:480.35:147:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:333.54:245.69:26-0.310:520.25:157:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:373.65:235.810:27-0.511:510.05:157:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:383.86:206.011:27-0.65:167:19New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:364.07:146.112:46-0.212:25-0.75:177:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:324.28:066.01:37-0.31:22-0.75:177:18New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:274.38:565.72:27-0.42:17-0.65:187:17Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:204.49:455.43:14-0.43:12-0.45:197:16Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:134.410:334.94:01-0.34:08-0.15:197:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:074.411:214.44:46-0.15:050.35:207:15Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:024.45:320.16:050.65:217:14First Quarter31Mon
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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