34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 72°
E
4mph
High tide
7:06 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:54 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 7:06 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:584.910:113.73:200.84:181.06:055:57Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:424.910:543.53:570.85:061.16:065:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:334.811:483.44:410.96:031.26:065:54Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:334.85:351.07:071.26:075:53Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:523.41:394.96:400.98:131.16:085:52Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:023.62:455.07:520.89:120.96:095:50Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:094.03:465.29:030.510:040.66:095:49Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:104.54:415.410:080.210:520.36:105:47Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:055.15:335.511:08-0.111:370.06:115:46Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:575.66:225.512:04-0.36:125:45New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:476.17:115.412:21-0.312:59-0.46:125:44New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:376.47:595.11:06-0.41:52-0.46:135:42New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:276.48:494.81:51-0.42:46-0.26:145:41Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:196.39:404.52:38-0.33:410.06:155:40Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:136.010:354.13:280.04:390.36:165:38Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:115.611:363.84:220.35:420.66:165:37First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:155.25:220.66:480.96:175:36First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:453.71:234.96:300.87:551.06:185:35First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:573.72:294.77:431.08:561.06:195:34First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:023.83:284.68:521.09:470.96:205:32Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:584.04:194.69:510.910:290.86:215:31Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:444.35:024.510:420.811:050.76:215:30Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:244.65:404.511:260.711:380.66:225:29Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:004.86:154.412:060.66:235:28Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:345.06:494.312:080.512:450.56:245:27Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:085.27:224.212:380.51:220.56:255:26Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:415.37:564.11:080.51:590.56:265:25Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:165.38:313.91:390.52:360.66:275:23Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:525.29:083.72:120.63:160.76:275:22Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:325.29:483.62:480.63:590.86:285:21Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:175.110:353.53:290.74:470.96:295:20Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 98% 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 (98% 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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