34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H 89°
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 1h 15m 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 - Oct 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:413.22:224.47:221.38:571.36:055:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:463.43:204.58:281.29:481.26:065:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:423.64:104.79:271.010:301.06:065:54Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:303.94:544.810:200.811:070.86:075:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:124.35:355.011:070.611:420.56:085:52Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:534.76:145.111:520.36:095:50Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:335.16:535.112:160.312:370.26:095:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:135.57:335.012:510.11:210.16:105:48Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:555.88:144.81:270.02:080.06:115:46Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:405.98:584.62:060.02:560.16:125:45Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:285.99:464.32:490.03:480.36:125:44Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:205.810:404.13:350.14:450.56:135:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:195.711:413.94:280.35:480.76:145:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:245.45:300.46:570.86:155:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:523.81:355.36:410.68:070.86:155:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:073.92:455.27:570.69:110.76:165:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:174.23:485.29:100.510:060.56:175:36Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:184.54:445.210:150.410:540.36:185:35Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:104.95:335.111:120.311:370.26:195:34Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:585.26:185.012:030.26:205:33New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:415.46:594.812:160.212:500.26:205:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:215.57:394.612:530.21:340.26:215:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:005.58:184.31:280.32:170.36:225:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:385.48:564.02:030.42:590.56:235:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:175.39:353.82:380.63:410.76:245:27Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:585.010:173.63:140.74:260.96:255:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:424.811:033.43:550.95:151.16:265:25Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:334.611:583.34:411.16:101.26:265:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:294.45:351.27:081.36:275:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:003.31:294.36:381.38:041.26:285:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:033.42:284.37:451.28:531.16:295:21First Quarter31Tue
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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