34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 76°
SW
6mph
High tide
1:07 am

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 : 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 1:07 am (3.7 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 - Aug 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:273.89:404.53:230.33:130.45:227:12Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:053.910:154.33:540.33:540.55:237:12Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:464.010:524.04:260.34:400.75:247:11Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:304.211:343.85:000.45:310.85:247:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:204.45:390.36:290.85:257:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:233.61:164.66:250.37:350.95:267:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:213.42:174.87:190.28:440.85:267:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:253.33:215.18:200.19:510.65:277:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:323.44:245.59:24-0.110:520.45:287:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:363.65:235.810:27-0.311:480.15:297:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:374.06:186.011:29-0.55:297:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:344.37:116.112:39-0.112:27-0.75:307:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:294.68:016.01:28-0.31:24-0.75:317:01New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:234.98:515.72:15-0.42:20-0.65:327:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:165.19:395.33:01-0.43:16-0.45:326:59Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:105.110:294.83:47-0.44:14-0.15:336:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:045.111:194.34:33-0.25:130.25:346:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:015.05:210.06:160.65:346:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:143.81:014.86:110.37:240.85:356:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:133.52:044.77:060.58:331.05:366:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:183.33:074.68:060.69:381.05:376:52Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:223.24:054.79:060.710:340.95:376:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:203.34:564.710:030.711:210.95:386:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:093.45:404.810:530.65:396:48Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:523.66:204.912:020.711:37 AM0.55:396:47Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:323.86:565.012:370.612:180.45:406:45Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:094.07:305.01:100.512:570.35:416:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:444.28:034.91:410.41:350.35:426:43Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:194.48:354.82:110.42:130.45:426:42Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:544.59:084.62:400.42:520.45:436:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:314.69:434.33:100.43:330.55:446:39Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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