34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

88°
H 90°
L 77°
SSE
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 4h 24m 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 - Sep 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:113.31:014.46:020.97:311.35:446:39Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:083.22:034.36:581.08:371.35:456:37Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:133.13:044.48:001.09:361.35:456:36Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:153.23:594.59:010.910:251.15:466:35Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:103.44:464.79:570.711:060.95:476:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:583.75:284.910:470.511:430.75:476:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:414.16:085.111:330.35:486:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:224.56:465.212:180.412:180.25:496:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:034.87:245.212:520.21:020.05:496:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:445.28:045.11:270.11:480.05:506:26New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:275.48:454.92:040.02:340.05:516:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:125.69:294.62:42-0.13:240.15:526:24Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:015.610:164.33:240.04:170.35:526:22Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:555.611:104.04:110.15:160.55:536:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:565.45:040.26:220.75:546:19First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:123.81:045.36:060.37:340.85:546:18First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:233.72:155.37:160.48:440.85:556:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:383.83:235.38:310.49:470.75:566:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:464.14:245.39:410.310:420.55:566:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:464.45:175.310:430.211:290.35:576:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:394.76:055.311:380.15:586:11Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:265.06:495.212:110.212:280.15:586:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:095.27:295.012:500.11:140.15:596:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:505.38:084.71:270.21:580.26:006:07Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:295.38:464.42:020.32:410.46:016:05Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:085.29:244.12:360.43:240.66:016:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:485.110:033.93:110.64:080.86:026:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:314.910:453.63:480.84:541.06:036:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:184.711:323.44:291.05:471.36:036:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:134.55:171.16:471.46:045:58Third Quarter30Thu
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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