34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

89°
H 90°
L 77°
SSE
9mph
Low tide
7:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 12m at 7:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:07 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:595.37:153.712:160.11:220.26:595:02Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:375.27:543.612:550.12:020.27:005:02Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:155.18:333.51:330.22:400.37:005:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:534.99:123.52:120.33:180.47:015:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:324.79:523.42:510.43:560.47:025:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:104.510:353.43:330.54:340.57:035:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:514.311:223.44:170.65:140.67:045:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:344.05:060.85:540.67:045:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:123.512:213.86:020.86:370.57:055:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:053.71:123.77:030.87:230.47:065:02Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:014.02:083.68:080.78:110.27:075:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:554.43:053.59:110.69:020.07:075:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:494.84:013.610:100.39:54-0.27:085:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:435.34:573.711:060.010:46-0.57:095:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:355.65:503.811:59-0.211:39-0.77:095:03New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:275.96:444.012:51-0.47:105:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:196.07:374.112:33-0.81:41-0.57:115:04New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:106.08:314.21:27-0.92:32-0.67:115:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:035.89:274.32:22-0.83:23-0.67:125:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:555.510:254.33:19-0.74:14-0.57:125:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:505.011:254.34:19-0.45:06-0.47:135:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:464.55:23-0.16:00-0.37:135:06First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:294.312:444.16:320.16:54-0.27:145:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:334.41:463.77:430.37:50-0.17:145:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:364.52:483.48:530.48:450.07:145:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:354.53:483.29:570.49:380.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:284.64:433.110:530.310:280.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:174.75:323.211:420.211:140.07:155:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:014.76:163.212:250.17:165:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:414.86:563.31:050.17:165:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:194.87:343.312:37-0.11:410.07:165:12Full Moon31Fri
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 58% 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 (58% 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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