34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
5mph
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 4h 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 - May 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:204.07:445.41:20-0.21:06-0.35:226:54Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:023.88:245.42:05-0.21:44-0.25:216:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:443.69:055.22:49-0.12:220.05:206:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:263.49:464.93:330.13:010.25:196:57Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:083.210:294.74:170.33:420.45:186:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:543.011:164.45:040.54:270.65:176:58Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:453.05:530.75:180.85:166:59Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:074.112:433.06:450.86:170.95:157:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:024.01:433.17:370.87:221.05:147:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:573.92:413.38:250.78:280.95:137:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:513.83:323.79:090.69:280.75:127:02Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:413.84:184.19:490.410:230.55:127:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:283.85:024.610:270.211:130.35:117:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:133.85:445.011:060.05:107:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:583.96:275.412:010.111:46 AM-0.25:097:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:433.97:125.712:49-0.112:28-0.45:097:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:293.87:585.91:36-0.21:13-0.45:087:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:173.88:475.92:25-0.32:00-0.55:077:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:083.79:395.83:16-0.32:50-0.45:077:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:033.610:345.54:09-0.23:45-0.25:067:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:033.611:325.25:05-0.14:460.05:057:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:083.76:030.05:540.25:057:10First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:344.91:173.87:030.07:070.35:047:11First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:384.62:254.18:000.08:220.45:047:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:404.33:274.48:54-0.19:320.35:037:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:394.14:234.89:44-0.110:340.35:037:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:343.95:135.010:31-0.211:300.25:027:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:253.75:585.211:14-0.25:027:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:123.66:415.312:200.111:56 AM-0.15:027:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:573.57:225.31:060.112:36-0.15:017:16Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:403.48:025.21:500.11:150.05:017:16Full Moon31Fri
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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