34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

88°
H -°
L 76°
S
9mph
Low tide
7:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 7:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:07 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:255.06:393.512:500.46:585:02Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:025.17:173.512:180.31:280.46:595:02Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:395.17:543.412:540.32:050.47:005:02Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:165.08:323.41:310.32:440.47:015:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:555.09:123.32:100.33:230.47:015:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:354.99:553.32:500.34:030.47:025:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:184.710:433.43:350.44:460.47:035:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:054.611:373.54:260.55:300.47:045:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:564.45:240.56:180.37:055:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:363.812:524.26:300.57:070.27:055:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:374.21:514.07:410.57:590.07:065:02Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:384.62:523.98:510.38:52-0.27:075:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:385.13:533.89:570.19:46-0.47:085:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:355.54:513.810:59-0.110:40-0.67:085:03Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:305.95:483.811:56-0.311:34-0.77:095:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:246.06:423.912:50-0.47:105:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:176.17:363.912:28-0.81:43-0.57:105:04New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:095.98:293.91:22-0.82:34-0.47:115:04New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:005.79:223.92:15-0.63:24-0.37:115:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:515.310:173.83:10-0.44:14-0.27:125:05Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:424.811:123.74:05-0.15:030.07:135:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:334.45:020.25:520.17:135:06First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:103.712:243.96:040.46:400.27:145:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:093.71:183.57:090.67:270.37:145:07First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:063.82:123.28:150.78:130.47:145:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:004.03:073.09:180.78:590.47:155:08Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:504.13:592.910:140.69:430.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:364.34:472.911:040.510:270.27:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:204.55:323.011:480.411:100.17:165:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:014.66:143.012:290.37:165:11Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:414.76:543.11:080.27:165:12Full Moon31Thu
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 58% 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 (58% 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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