34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H 90°
L 76°
SW
3mph
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 47m 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 - Sep 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:173.22:074.47:050.98:401.25:446:39First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:203.13:074.48:041.09:401.25:456:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:223.24:034.59:040.910:311.15:456:36Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:163.34:514.79:590.811:150.95:466:35Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:033.65:344.910:490.611:530.85:476:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:463.86:135.111:340.45:476:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:264.16:505.212:270.612:160.35:486:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:044.47:265.21:010.412:580.25:496:29Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:434.78:035.11:330.31:400.15:496:28Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:235.08:415.02:070.22:240.15:506:26Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:045.29:214.72:420.13:100.25:516:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:495.310:044.43:190.14:000.35:516:24Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:395.410:534.14:010.24:550.55:526:22Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:345.311:493.94:480.25:560.75:536:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:375.35:430.37:060.85:546:20Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:543.71:465.36:470.48:190.85:546:18Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:073.72:575.37:590.49:270.75:556:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:193.94:025.59:110.310:260.55:566:15Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:244.25:015.610:180.211:180.35:566:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:224.55:535.611:170.05:576:12Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:134.96:405.512:040.212:11-0.15:586:11New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:005.17:245.412:470.11:02-0.15:586:10New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:455.38:065.11:270.01:500.05:596:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:285.48:474.82:050.12:360.26:006:07Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:095.39:274.42:410.23:210.46:016:05Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:515.210:084.13:180.44:080.66:016:04Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:355.010:513.73:550.74:570.96:026:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:224.811:393.54:360.95:511.26:036:01First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:164.65:221.16:521.36:036:00First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:363.31:184.46:171.27:571.46:045:59First Quarter30Sat
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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