34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H 89°
L 76°
W
2mph
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 5h 20m 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 - Nov 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:376.18:584.31:56-0.23:000.16:305:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:265.89:484.12:430.03:510.36:315:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:165.410:413.93:330.34:430.56:325:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:095.011:373.74:250.65:370.76:335:16Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:054.75:220.86:330.96:345:15Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:393.71:024.46:241.07:271.06:355:15Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:403.72:004.27:311.18:181.06:365:14Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:383.92:534.18:341.19:030.96:375:13Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:294.13:424.09:321.09:430.86:385:12Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:144.44:264.010:220.910:210.66:395:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:544.75:074.011:070.710:570.56:405:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:335.05:464.011:490.511:330.36:415:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:115.26:254.012:290.46:425:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:495.47:034.012:090.21:090.36:435:09New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:285.57:433.912:470.21:500.36:435:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:095.68:253.91:270.12:320.36:445:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:525.59:113.92:090.13:170.36:455:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:395.410:003.92:550.24:040.36:465:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:295.310:563.93:470.24:540.36:475:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:245.111:584.04:440.35:480.36:485:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:234.85:500.46:440.36:495:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:044.21:254.67:010.57:400.26:505:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:104.62:284.48:140.48:360.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:125.03:294.39:240.39:30-0.16:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:105.34:274.210:270.110:22-0.36:535:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:045.75:224.211:250.011:12-0.46:545:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:565.96:144.112:18-0.16:555:03Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:445.97:034.112:01-0.41:08-0.26:565:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:325.97:514.012:48-0.31:56-0.16:575:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:185.78:383.91:35-0.22:420.06:575:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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