34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

78°
H -°
L 74°
NE
3mph
Low tide
3:57 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 3:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:073.712:344.65:541.07:000.96:305:20Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:073.81:344.66:580.97:560.86:315:19Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:104.12:344.78:050.88:500.56:325:18Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:104.53:324.89:100.59:420.26:335:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:065.04:285.010:110.210:31-0.16:345:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:595.55:215.111:09-0.111:20-0.46:355:15Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:516.06:135.112:04-0.46:365:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:426.37:045.112:09-0.612:57-0.56:365:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:336.57:565.012:58-0.71:51-0.56:375:13New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:256.58:494.81:48-0.62:45-0.56:385:12Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:196.39:444.62:40-0.53:40-0.36:395:11Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:145.910:424.43:34-0.34:37-0.16:405:10Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:125.511:464.24:330.05:370.26:415:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:145.15:360.36:380.36:425:09First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:534.11:174.86:450.67:400.46:435:08First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:004.12:204.57:550.78:370.56:445:08First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:014.23:184.39:010.79:280.56:455:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:564.44:104.29:590.710:130.46:465:07Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:434.64:564.110:500.610:530.46:475:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:244.85:374.111:340.511:300.36:485:06Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:024.96:164.012:150.46:495:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:385.06:534.012:040.312:530.36:505:05Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:135.17:293.912:390.21:310.36:515:04Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:485.18:053.91:130.22:070.36:525:04Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:245.18:423.81:480.32:450.36:525:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:015.09:203.72:240.33:230.46:535:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:404.910:023.63:020.44:030.46:545:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:224.810:483.63:440.54:460.56:555:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:084.611:413.64:320.65:320.56:565:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:004.55:280.66:230.46:575:02Third Quarter30Fri
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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