34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

76°
H 86°
L 73°
NNE
3mph
High tide
10:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:28 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 10:22 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:224.45:490.76:301.06:447:39Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:323.81:114.36:310.87:241.16:457:37Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:203.62:054.37:180.98:231.26:457:36Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:153.53:034.48:120.99:251.26:467:35Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:153.54:004.69:100.810:221.06:477:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:143.64:554.810:080.611:140.86:477:32Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:103.95:455.111:030.46:487:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:014.36:325.412:000.511:56 AM0.16:497:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:494.67:185.612:440.312:47-0.16:497:28New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:375.08:045.71:270.01:37-0.36:507:26New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:255.48:505.72:10-0.22:27-0.46:517:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:145.69:375.52:54-0.33:18-0.46:527:24Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:045.810:265.33:39-0.44:11-0.36:527:22Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:575.811:185.04:27-0.35:07-0.16:537:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:535.75:17-0.26:070.26:547:19Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:144.612:545.56:130.07:120.46:547:18First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:164.31:595.37:140.28:210.66:557:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:244.13:085.28:210.49:310.66:567:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:344.14:145.29:300.410:340.66:567:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:404.25:135.210:350.411:300.56:577:12Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:374.46:065.211:330.46:587:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:284.66:535.212:180.412:250.36:597:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:124.77:345.11:010.41:110.36:597:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:534.98:135.01:390.31:530.37:007:07Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:315.08:494.92:140.32:330.37:017:05Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:075.09:254.72:480.43:120.47:017:04Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:435.010:004.53:210.43:500.57:027:03Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:204.910:354.33:540.64:290.77:037:01Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:584.811:134.04:280.75:100.87:037:00Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:394.710:553.84:040.84:551.06:045:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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