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 2h 45m 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 - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:104.15:585.012:050.511:53 AM-0.16:228:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:214.17:075.21:070.312:59-0.26:238:12Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:274.28:095.32:050.12:01-0.36:238:11New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:274.39:065.33:01-0.12:59-0.46:248:10New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:244.410:005.33:53-0.23:55-0.46:258:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:204.510:525.24:43-0.34:49-0.46:268:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:164.611:415.05:31-0.35:40-0.36:268:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:104.76:16-0.36:300.06:278:07Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:294.81:034.77:00-0.27:210.26:288:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:174.61:554.87:450.08:140.56:298:05First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:054.52:454.88:300.29:090.66:298:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:544.33:354.89:180.310:050.76:308:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:434.24:244.810:070.410:590.86:318:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:334.25:144.910:560.411:520.76:318:00Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:254.16:064.911:460.56:327:59Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:174.16:574.912:430.712:370.46:337:58Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:084.27:465.01:320.61:250.46:347:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:564.28:305.02:180.52:120.36:347:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:404.39:095.03:010.42:570.36:357:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:204.39:444.93:430.43:410.36:367:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:544.310:114.84:220.34:240.36:377:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:214.410:304.84:580.35:060.46:377:51Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:424.510:564.85:330.25:480.46:387:50Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:164.711:354.76:070.26:330.66:397:49Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:024.86:440.17:250.76:397:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:254.512:584.97:260.28:270.86:407:46Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:274.42:074.98:180.29:370.96:417:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:414.23:265.09:220.310:440.86:427:43Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:554.24:405.010:330.311:480.76:427:42Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:044.25:515.111:420.26:437:41Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:124.36:575.212:490.512:470.06:447:40Waning Crescent31Sat
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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