34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

76°
H 84°
L 75°
SW
5mph
Low tide
1:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 1:35 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:08 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:565.06:225.511:570.06:055:56New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:445.37:085.312:270.012:48-0.16:065:55New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:295.57:515.11:080.01:370.06:075:54New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:135.68:334.81:470.12:240.16:085:52New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:555.59:144.42:250.23:100.36:085:51Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:385.49:564.13:030.43:570.66:095:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:215.110:403.83:410.64:460.86:105:48Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:094.911:293.54:230.95:391.16:115:47First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:024.65:101.16:381.36:115:46First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:263.31:034.56:051.27:421.36:125:44First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:313.32:064.47:101.38:421.36:135:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:363.43:054.58:171.29:321.26:145:42First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:313.63:564.69:181.110:141.06:145:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:194.04:404.710:100.910:510.86:155:39Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:014.45:214.810:570.611:250.66:165:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:414.85:594.911:420.411:590.46:175:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:205.26:384.912:260.26:185:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:005.57:184.812:340.21:100.16:185:34Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:415.87:594.71:110.01:550.16:195:33Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:245.98:434.51:490.02:420.16:205:32Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:116.09:304.32:310.03:330.26:215:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:025.910:224.13:180.14:280.46:225:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:595.711:223.94:100.25:290.66:235:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:025.55:100.46:350.76:235:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:313.81:115.36:200.67:430.76:245:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:463.92:215.17:360.68:470.66:255:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:564.23:265.18:500.59:430.46:265:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:594.64:235.09:570.410:320.36:275:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:534.95:145.010:560.311:170.16:285:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:415.36:014.811:490.211:570.16:295:21New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:265.56:444.712:380.16:305:20New Moon31Thu
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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