34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

71°
H -°
L 67°
S
5mph
Low tide
1:04 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 17m at 1:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:01 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:554.33:524.210:030.410:290.76:008:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:574.34:464.510:570.211:390.66:008:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:584.35:444.711:510.06:008:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:014.26:425.012:440.412:46-0.16:008:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:034.27:385.21:450.21:41-0.25:598:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:014.28:325.32:430.02:36-0.35:598:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:564.19:265.43:39-0.23:31-0.45:598:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:534.110:245.34:33-0.34:25-0.45:598:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:534.111:265.25:26-0.45:20-0.45:598:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:564.16:17-0.36:14-0.35:598:22Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:275.012:574.27:08-0.37:09-0.15:598:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:264.91:574.38:01-0.28:070.15:598:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:224.72:544.48:54-0.19:080.25:598:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:134.63:474.69:47-0.110:080.35:598:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:024.54:394.710:38-0.211:060.35:598:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:514.45:294.911:27-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:394.36:195.012:010.312:14-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:294.27:085.112:540.21:00-0.15:598:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:184.27:545.11:440.11:44-0.15:598:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:054.18:375.12:320.12:270.05:598:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:494.09:195.03:180.13:080.16:008:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:324.09:584.94:020.13:480.26:008:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:133.910:354.74:430.24:260.36:008:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:523.811:054.65:220.35:010.36:008:27Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:253.811:204.55:580.35:360.46:018:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:513.811:414.56:320.46:120.46:018:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:203.97:060.36:530.56:018:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:224.51:054.07:440.37:440.66:028:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:134.52:034.28:270.28:490.76:028:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:114.43:044.49:180.110:040.76:028:27Third Quarter30Sun
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 13% 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 (13% 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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