34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 74°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
2:50 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 38m at 2:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:01 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:273.99:545.83:31-0.43:10-0.56:018:17Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:193.810:435.54:22-0.33:59-0.26:008:17Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:113.611:335.15:13-0.14:500.06:008:18Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:053.56:040.15:440.36:008:18Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:244.71:023.46:550.26:410.66:008:19First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:164.32:013.47:460.47:420.86:008:19First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:104.02:593.58:360.48:470.95:598:20First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:033.83:533.79:220.59:490.95:598:20First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:553.64:423.910:050.410:470.85:598:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:443.55:274.210:450.411:380.75:598:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:313.46:084.511:240.35:598:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:143.46:474.812:250.512:020.25:598:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:573.47:265.01:080.412:410.15:598:23Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:383.48:055.21:500.21:200.05:598:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:203.58:455.32:310.12:00-0.15:598:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:023.59:275.43:120.02:41-0.15:598:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:463.510:105.33:550.03:26-0.15:598:24Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:333.510:565.24:390.04:130.05:598:24Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:243.611:455.15:240.05:060.05:598:25Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:193.76:13-0.16:040.26:008:25Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:384.91:193.97:03-0.17:080.36:008:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:344.62:224.27:55-0.18:180.36:008:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:344.33:254.58:49-0.29:290.36:008:26Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:354.14:264.99:43-0.310:380.26:008:26Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:374.05:245.310:37-0.411:420.06:018:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:363.96:185.611:30-0.56:018:26Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:333.87:115.712:41-0.112:22-0.56:018:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:283.88:015.81:35-0.21:13-0.56:028:26New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:193.88:495.72:26-0.32:03-0.46:028:26New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:093.79:365.53:15-0.22:51-0.36:028:26New Moon30Thu
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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