34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

89°
H -°
L 77°
S
10mph
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 2h 35m 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 - Mar 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:064.87:244.412:38-0.61:13-0.56:416:07Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:474.78:074.71:24-0.71:50-0.76:406:07Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:284.68:525.02:11-0.72:28-0.76:386:08Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:114.49:395.13:00-0.73:08-0.86:376:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:574.010:305.13:52-0.53:52-0.76:366:10Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:463.711:265.04:47-0.34:40-0.56:346:11Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:423.45:480.05:35-0.36:336:12Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:284.812:483.16:570.26:39-0.16:326:12Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:384.62:023.08:110.37:530.06:316:13Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:504.63:183.19:220.29:080.06:296:14Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:584.64:253.410:230.110:16-0.16:286:15Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:574.65:213.711:15-0.111:16-0.26:276:16Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:484.66:104.012:00-0.26:256:16Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:334.66:544.312:07-0.312:40-0.36:246:17New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:144.57:344.512:54-0.41:16-0.36:236:18New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:524.38:124.61:38-0.41:50-0.36:216:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:294.18:484.62:19-0.32:22-0.26:206:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:043.89:244.62:59-0.12:53-0.16:196:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:393.510:014.43:390.13:250.16:176:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:153.210:414.34:200.34:000.26:166:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:543.011:264.15:040.54:380.46:146:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:392.85:540.75:230.66:136:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:183.912:342.76:520.86:190.66:126:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:183.91:392.77:560.97:240.76:106:25First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:223.92:472.98:570.88:330.56:096:26First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:234.03:473.29:480.69:370.36:086:27Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:164.24:393.610:330.310:340.16:066:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:054.45:274.211:140.011:27-0.26:056:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:504.66:124.711:53-0.36:046:29Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:354.66:585.212:18-0.512:33-0.56:026:30Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:194.67:445.51:08-0.71:14-0.76:016:30Full Moon31Wed
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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