34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
3mph
Low tide
6:05 am

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 57m at 6:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:424.95:574.211:540.611:460.56:305:19Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:185.16:334.212:330.56:315:18New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:535.27:084.112:190.41:100.56:325:17New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:285.37:444.012:520.41:470.56:335:17New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:045.38:193.91:260.42:240.56:345:16New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:415.28:573.82:020.53:030.66:355:15Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:195.19:373.72:390.53:430.76:365:14Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:025.010:223.73:200.64:260.76:375:13Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:484.911:143.74:060.75:140.86:385:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:404.85:000.76:050.76:395:12First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:123.812:374.76:020.86:590.66:395:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:154.11:384.67:110.77:540.46:405:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:194.52:394.68:220.58:480.26:415:09Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:195.03:394.69:290.39:40-0.16:425:09Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:175.54:364.610:310.010:32-0.36:435:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:115.95:314.611:30-0.211:23-0.56:445:08Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:046.36:244.612:25-0.46:455:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:566.47:174.612:14-0.61:18-0.46:465:06Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:486.48:094.51:05-0.62:10-0.46:475:06Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:396.29:024.31:57-0.53:02-0.26:485:05Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:325.99:574.22:50-0.33:55-0.16:495:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:255.410:544.03:450.04:490.16:505:05Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:205.011:543.94:420.35:430.36:515:04Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:164.65:440.66:380.56:525:04Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:573.91:144.26:500.87:310.66:535:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:584.02:113.97:570.98:210.66:545:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:544.13:053.79:000.99:070.66:545:03Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:454.33:553.69:560.89:490.56:555:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:304.54:403.610:460.710:290.46:565:02Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:114.75:223.611:300.611:070.36:575:02Waning Crescent30Sat
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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