34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
SSW
5mph
Low tide
7:03 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:00 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:255.09:423.62:440.73:520.86:315:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:064.910:243.43:210.84:361.06:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:524.711:133.34:030.95:251.16:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:444.64:531.06:201.16:345:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:113.312:434.65:531.07:171.06:345:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:153.51:444.67:011.08:110.86:355:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:193.82:444.78:110.89:020.66:365:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:194.33:414.89:170.59:490.36:375:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:134.94:344.810:190.210:360.06:385:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:055.55:254.811:17-0.111:21-0.36:395:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:556.06:164.812:12-0.36:405:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:466.47:064.712:08-0.51:05-0.46:415:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:366.57:574.612:55-0.61:59-0.46:425:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:286.58:504.41:44-0.62:53-0.36:435:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:226.29:454.12:36-0.43:49-0.16:445:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:185.910:453.93:31-0.24:470.16:455:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:185.411:503.84:300.15:480.36:465:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:215.05:360.46:510.56:475:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:593.81:264.76:470.67:510.56:485:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:073.92:284.48:000.88:460.56:495:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:094.13:244.29:070.89:340.56:495:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:014.34:144.010:050.710:150.46:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:464.54:583.910:550.610:520.46:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:264.75:383.811:400.511:260.36:525:03Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:034.96:163.812:210.46:535:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:385.06:523.712:000.312:590.46:545:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:135.17:283.612:330.31:370.36:555:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:495.18:053.51:070.32:140.46:565:02Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:255.08:423.41:420.32:520.46:575:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:034.99:213.32:190.43:320.56:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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