34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

71°
H -°
L 66°
SE
4mph
Low tide
12:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 53m at 12:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:08 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 5:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:185.69:415.23:35-0.24:12-0.16:065:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:105.610:325.04:24-0.35:05-0.16:075:55Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:065.611:284.95:12-0.35:580.06:075:53Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:055.46:01-0.26:510.26:085:52Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:264.71:075.36:520.07:460.46:095:51Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:274.62:095.17:470.28:440.66:105:49Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:274.63:095.18:470.49:430.76:105:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:254.64:045.09:480.510:390.76:115:47Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:214.74:565.010:480.511:330.66:125:45Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:154.85:475.011:450.56:135:44Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:084.96:365.012:230.512:380.56:135:43Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:005.17:225.01:100.41:290.46:145:41Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:475.28:065.01:550.32:170.46:155:40New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:325.38:474.92:360.33:030.46:165:39New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:135.29:264.73:160.43:470.46:175:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:535.210:044.63:530.44:290.56:175:36New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:295.110:384.44:270.55:090.66:185:35Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:594.911:054.34:590.65:470.86:195:34Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:084.911:204.35:280.66:240.96:205:33Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:254.811:514.25:590.67:031.06:215:32Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:074.86:370.67:471.06:225:30First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:394.21:034.87:240.78:411.06:225:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:424.32:144.88:240.79:410.96:235:28First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:574.43:324.99:390.710:390.76:245:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:074.64:384.910:530.611:360.56:255:26Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:104.85:415.012:010.46:265:25Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:135.16:415.012:310.21:040.26:275:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:125.37:375.01:250.02:030.06:285:23Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:075.68:295.02:17-0.23:00-0.16:295:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:005.79:214.93:08-0.43:55-0.26:295:21Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:535.610:144.84:00-0.44:49-0.26:305:20Full Moon31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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