34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 74°
SW
11mph
High tide
8:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 54m at 8:43 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:424.810:563.74:040.95:011.16:055:57Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:294.711:463.54:441.05:541.26:065:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:244.75:331.06:541.26:065:54First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:443.51:264.76:321.07:581.26:075:53First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:493.62:304.97:380.98:581.06:085:52First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:553.83:315.18:460.79:520.76:095:50Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:554.24:275.49:500.410:410.46:095:49Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:504.85:195.610:490.111:280.16:105:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:425.36:095.711:45-0.26:115:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:335.86:585.612:13-0.212:40-0.46:125:45Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:236.17:475.512:58-0.41:33-0.56:125:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:136.38:365.21:44-0.42:27-0.46:135:42Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:056.39:284.92:30-0.43:23-0.26:145:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:596.210:224.53:20-0.24:200.16:155:40Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:565.911:224.24:120.05:220.46:165:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:585.55:110.36:280.66:165:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:283.91:055.26:160.67:360.86:175:36Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:403.92:135.07:270.88:410.86:185:35Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:483.93:174.88:380.89:380.86:195:34Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:494.14:124.89:410.810:260.76:205:32Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:394.34:594.710:350.711:070.66:205:31Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:224.55:404.711:220.611:420.66:215:30Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:014.86:174.612:030.56:225:29New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:364.96:524.512:140.512:420.56:235:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:105.17:254.412:450.51:190.56:245:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:435.27:594.31:150.51:560.56:255:26New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:175.28:334.11:460.52:330.56:265:25New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:525.19:093.92:180.63:120.66:265:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:305.19:473.72:520.73:520.86:275:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:115.010:303.63:290.84:370.96:285:21Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:584.911:213.54:120.85:281.06:295:20Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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