34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

88°
H 90°
L 76°
SSE
8mph
High tide
12:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 12:55 pm (5.2 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 - Jun 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:443.48:065.11:550.21:200.15:017:17New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:243.38:445.02:340.21:590.25:007:17New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:033.39:224.83:130.32:380.35:007:18Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:443.210:014.63:510.33:190.45:007:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:263.210:404.44:300.44:020.65:007:19Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:113.311:214.25:080.54:490.74:597:20Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:593.45:460.55:410.84:597:20First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:054.012:503.66:260.46:390.84:597:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:533.81:433.97:090.37:430.84:597:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:453.62:374.37:540.28:470.74:597:22First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:413.53:324.78:430.09:500.54:597:22Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:393.54:255.29:33-0.210:490.24:597:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:363.65:185.610:26-0.411:450.04:597:23Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:323.76:125.911:19-0.64:597:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:273.87:046.112:39-0.212:14-0.74:597:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:223.97:576.11:31-0.41:09-0.84:597:24Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:174.08:506.02:23-0.52:05-0.84:597:24Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:144.29:435.83:14-0.53:02-0.64:597:25Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:124.210:365.44:06-0.54:02-0.44:597:25Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:124.311:314.94:57-0.45:04-0.15:007:25Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:144.45:49-0.36:100.25:007:25Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:274.41:174.56:42-0.27:200.45:007:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:254.02:184.57:34-0.18:290.55:007:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:243.63:174.78:260.09:350.65:017:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:233.44:114.79:170.110:350.55:017:26Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:193.25:014.810:060.111:270.55:017:26Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:113.25:464.910:530.15:027:26Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:583.26:284.912:140.411:37 AM0.15:027:26New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:413.27:085.012:560.412:190.15:027:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:213.37:464.91:350.312:590.15:037:26New Moon30Fri
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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