34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

71°
H -°
L 67°
S
4mph
High tide
7:01 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 1:32 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 7:01 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:574.13:123.79:240.19:340.07:095:41Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:484.14:023.610:200.210:240.17:085:42Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:394.14:543.611:160.211:150.17:075:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:324.15:463.512:090.27:075:44Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:264.16:393.612:060.01:000.17:065:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:184.27:293.612:57-0.11:490.07:055:46Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:064.28:153.71:46-0.22:35-0.17:045:47Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:484.38:563.82:32-0.33:18-0.27:035:48New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:264.39:323.83:17-0.43:59-0.27:025:49New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:594.310:013.94:00-0.54:38-0.37:015:50New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:254.310:264.04:42-0.55:15-0.47:005:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:494.210:564.15:25-0.55:52-0.47:005:52Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:234.211:384.26:09-0.46:29-0.46:595:53Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:084.16:57-0.37:09-0.46:585:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:294.21:053.97:54-0.17:57-0.36:575:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:314.22:153.79:010.18:58-0.26:555:56First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:484.23:293.610:110.110:07-0.26:545:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:074.24:393.611:180.111:16-0.36:535:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:214.35:473.712:21-0.16:525:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:324.46:513.812:22-0.41:20-0.36:515:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:364.57:504.11:24-0.62:14-0.56:506:00Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:304.68:434.22:21-0.83:05-0.66:496:01Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:194.69:334.43:14-0.93:54-0.76:486:02Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:044.610:214.54:05-0.94:39-0.76:466:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:484.511:084.54:53-0.85:21-0.76:456:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:304.311:544.45:39-0.76:01-0.56:446:05Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:134.16:23-0.46:39-0.36:436:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:394.312:573.97:07-0.27:15-0.16:426:06Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 7% 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 Waning Crescent (7% 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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