34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

73°
H 75°
L 45°
WSW
14mph
High tide
11:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 11:17 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Oct 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:304.25:104.910:560.86:065:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:314.46:105.112:040.912:040.66:075:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:304.67:055.212:570.61:060.46:085:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:254.97:555.31:480.32:050.26:095:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:175.28:425.42:370.13:010.06:095:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:065.49:295.33:25-0.13:56-0.16:105:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:555.610:185.14:12-0.24:50-0.16:115:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:485.611:114.94:59-0.35:430.06:125:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:455.55:47-0.26:360.26:125:44Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:074.712:465.46:350.07:310.46:135:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:074.51:495.27:280.28:290.66:145:42Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:094.42:515.18:260.49:290.76:155:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:094.43:505.09:290.610:280.76:165:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:064.54:455.010:310.611:230.76:165:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:024.65:385.011:300.66:175:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:574.76:295.012:150.612:260.56:185:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:494.97:165.01:040.41:180.46:195:34Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:395.08:005.01:490.42:070.46:205:33Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:245.18:414.92:320.32:530.46:215:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:065.29:204.83:110.33:380.46:215:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:465.19:584.63:480.44:210.56:225:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:235.110:334.44:230.55:020.66:235:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:565.011:044.24:530.65:410.86:245:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:164.811:244.15:210.66:180.96:255:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:244.811:484.15:500.76:571.06:265:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:594.86:240.77:401.16:275:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:304.012:504.77:080.78:331.16:275:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:294.11:584.78:030.89:321.16:285:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:444.13:214.89:150.810:320.96:295:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:554.34:294.910:310.711:280.66:305:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:584.55:315.011:420.56:315:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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, 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, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, 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, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658120.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, NC is Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Wilmington, 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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