34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

80°
H -°
L 76°
SW
5mph
High tide
1:07 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 1:07 am (3.7 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 - Jun 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:474.04:344.29:590.210:390.66:018:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:423.75:244.410:440.211:370.56:008:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:323.56:094.611:250.26:008:18Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:183.46:494.812:270.512:040.26:008:19Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:003.37:274.91:120.412:400.26:008:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:403.38:045.01:530.31:170.26:008:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:193.28:415.02:320.31:530.25:598:20New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:573.29:185.03:110.32:300.25:598:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:363.29:554.93:490.33:080.35:598:21Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:153.110:344.84:270.33:470.45:598:22Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:563.111:144.75:060.44:290.45:598:22Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:403.211:564.55:450.45:150.55:598:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:283.36:260.46:060.65:598:23First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:414.41:213.57:080.37:050.65:598:23First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:314.22:173.87:520.28:100.65:598:24First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:254.03:154.38:390.19:190.55:598:24First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:223.94:124.89:29-0.110:260.35:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:223.85:095.210:20-0.311:300.15:598:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:213.76:055.711:14-0.56:008:25Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:193.87:006.012:30-0.112:08-0.76:008:25Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:173.87:546.21:28-0.31:03-0.86:008:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:133.98:486.22:23-0.41:58-0.86:008:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:093.99:426.13:16-0.52:54-0.76:008:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:053.910:365.84:09-0.43:51-0.66:018:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:024.011:295.45:01-0.44:49-0.36:018:26Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:014.05:53-0.25:490.06:018:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:224.91:024.06:44-0.16:520.36:028:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:164.42:024.07:350.07:580.56:028:26Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:104.03:024.18:240.19:060.76:028:26Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:053.63:584.39:120.210:100.86:038:26Third Quarter30Mon
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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