34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

63°
H -°
L 58°
NE
6mph
High tide
4:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 4:16 am (4.6 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:125.010:364.65:010.45:440.76:055:57Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:395.111:094.65:360.46:260.86:065:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:215.111:574.56:130.47:120.86:075:54Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:145.16:570.48:070.96:085:53Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:584.51:185.17:520.59:090.96:085:52Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:204.52:465.09:010.510:130.86:095:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:374.64:075.110:140.411:130.66:105:49Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:444.85:145.211:230.36:115:48Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:485.06:165.312:110.312:270.16:115:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:495.27:145.31:060.01:27-0.16:125:45Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:465.58:075.31:59-0.22:24-0.26:135:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:395.68:575.32:49-0.33:19-0.36:145:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:305.79:465.23:39-0.44:11-0.26:145:41New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:215.610:365.04:27-0.35:02-0.16:155:40Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:125.511:264.95:14-0.25:510.06:165:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:035.35:590.06:390.36:175:37Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:184.712:555.16:450.37:280.56:185:36Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:114.61:485.07:320.58:190.76:195:35First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:054.52:404.98:230.79:110.86:195:34First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:584.53:324.89:180.810:040.96:205:32First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:514.64:224.810:140.910:540.86:215:31First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:434.65:124.811:080.811:430.76:225:30Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:344.76:024.812:020.76:235:29Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:264.86:504.812:290.612:530.76:245:28Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:154.97:364.81:140.51:420.66:245:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:005.08:184.81:570.42:290.56:255:26Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:405.18:564.72:380.33:150.46:265:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:155.19:314.63:180.34:000.46:275:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:405.110:004.53:570.24:440.46:285:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:555.110:264.54:370.25:280.46:295:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:245.111:024.55:180.26:120.56:305:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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