34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

73°
H 77°
L 61°
ENE
9mph
Low tide
10:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 10:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:47 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:574.35:354.012:08-0.26:416:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:114.56:404.212:15-0.51:06-0.46:406:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:154.67:404.51:18-0.72:01-0.76:386:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:124.78:354.72:16-1.02:53-0.96:376:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:034.89:274.93:12-1.13:43-1.06:366:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:524.810:184.94:05-1.24:31-1.16:356:11Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:414.611:094.94:56-1.15:18-1.06:336:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:304.511:594.85:45-0.96:03-0.86:326:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:194.36:34-0.76:47-0.56:316:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:504.61:094.17:23-0.47:33-0.36:296:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:424.52:024.08:15-0.18:230.06:286:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:354.32:553.99:090.19:170.26:276:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:294.23:483.910:050.210:130.36:256:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:224.24:414.010:590.211:090.36:246:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:154.25:354.011:510.26:236:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:094.26:284.212:030.212:400.16:216:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:004.37:194.312:550.11:270.06:206:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:484.38:054.41:440.02:11-0.16:196:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:314.38:474.52:30-0.12:52-0.16:176:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:104.39:244.53:15-0.23:31-0.26:166:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:454.29:544.53:58-0.24:08-0.26:146:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:144.210:094.64:40-0.24:44-0.26:136:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:344.110:244.65:21-0.25:19-0.26:126:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:584.111:004.76:03-0.15:55-0.26:106:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:394.111:474.76:470.06:36-0.26:096:26Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:354.07:380.17:25-0.16:086:27Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:434.61:494.08:370.28:280.06:066:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:564.53:084.09:420.29:420.06:056:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:284.54:174.210:450.110:53-0.16:036:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:434.55:214.411:45-0.111:59-0.36:026:30Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:514.66:244.612:42-0.36:016:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 30% 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 (30% 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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