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 55m 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 - Jan 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:194.97:323.312:33-0.11:430.07:175:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:574.98:113.41:13-0.22:200.07:175:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:354.98:523.51:54-0.22:56-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:144.89:353.62:37-0.23:33-0.17:175:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:544.610:213.73:22-0.14:11-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:384.411:123.94:120.04:52-0.27:175:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:254.05:080.15:36-0.27:175:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:074.112:183.76:110.26:25-0.37:175:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:074.41:183.47:200.27:20-0.37:175:19Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:114.62:233.28:330.28:20-0.47:175:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:164.93:303.29:440.19:22-0.57:175:21Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:195.14:353.310:48-0.110:24-0.67:175:21Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:185.35:363.411:46-0.311:23-0.77:175:22Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:145.56:323.612:39-0.57:175:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:065.57:243.812:20-0.81:28-0.57:175:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:555.48:143.91:13-0.82:14-0.67:175:25New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:415.19:033.92:05-0.72:57-0.57:165:26Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:264.89:503.92:55-0.63:39-0.47:165:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:094.410:383.93:44-0.34:20-0.37:165:28Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:513.911:263.84:340.04:59-0.17:155:29Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:353.55:270.35:390.07:155:30First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:163.812:213.16:240.56:210.27:145:31First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:093.71:122.87:260.77:070.37:145:32First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:053.72:102.68:320.77:590.37:145:33First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:033.83:112.59:350.78:550.37:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:583.94:082.610:310.69:500.27:135:35Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:484.14:592.711:180.410:410.07:125:36Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:344.35:452.912:000.27:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:164.56:283.212:380.07:115:38Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:554.77:093.412:13-0.31:14-0.27:105:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:344.87:493.712:56-0.51:50-0.37:105:40Full Moon31Sun
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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