34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

82°
H -°
L 75°
S
6mph
High tide
12:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 39m at 12:09 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:334.88:595.82:22-0.92:28-0.96:597:31New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:214.69:505.93:14-0.93:15-1.06:587:32Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:114.410:425.84:07-0.84:04-0.86:577:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:044.211:375.55:02-0.64:56-0.66:557:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:013.95:59-0.35:52-0.46:547:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:365.21:043.77:01-0.16:55-0.16:537:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:404.82:143.68:070.18:060.26:517:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:484.53:253.69:130.29:190.36:507:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:544.34:313.810:140.210:280.36:497:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:544.25:284.011:070.211:280.26:477:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:474.26:164.311:530.16:467:39Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:344.16:594.512:200.212:340.06:457:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:154.07:374.71:060.11:100.06:447:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:534.08:134.81:470.01:440.06:427:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:293.98:484.92:260.02:170.06:417:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:043.89:224.93:040.02:490.06:407:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:393.79:574.83:400.13:220.16:387:43Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:143.510:344.74:180.23:560.26:377:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:523.411:134.64:560.34:330.46:367:45Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:323.311:554.45:370.45:140.56:357:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:183.26:210.56:010.66:347:46Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:434.31:113.27:100.66:570.66:327:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:374.22:113.48:030.68:000.66:317:48Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:364.23:143.78:580.49:090.56:307:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:364.24:144.19:510.210:160.36:297:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:354.35:114.610:43-0.111:190.06:287:50Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:324.46:055.211:33-0.46:277:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:264.56:575.712:18-0.312:22-0.66:267:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:184.57:496.01:13-0.61:11-0.86:257:52New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:104.58:406.22:07-0.72:01-0.96:247:53New Moon30Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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