34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

69°
H -°
L 57°
ENE
8mph
Low tide
10:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, November 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 10:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 5:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:514.45:194.511:250.311:490.56:217:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:424.46:114.712:120.26:207:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:324.47:014.812:410.412:570.16:197:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:214.47:474.91:310.31:410.16:187:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:064.38:304.92:180.22:220.06:187:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:484.39:084.93:040.13:020.06:177:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:274.29:404.93:480.13:410.06:168:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:024.19:574.94:310.14:200.06:158:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:324.110:094.95:130.14:580.06:148:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:584.110:435.05:550.15:380.06:138:02Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:364.111:294.96:370.16:220.16:128:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:324.17:240.17:120.26:118:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:254.91:444.28:160.18:130.26:118:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:354.82:554.49:140.19:240.36:108:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:584.73:584.610:130.010:340.26:098:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:094.74:594.811:11-0.211:400.06:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:134.65:595.112:07-0.36:088:08Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:154.66:585.312:42-0.11:02-0.56:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:144.67:535.41:41-0.31:55-0.66:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:084.68:455.52:36-0.52:47-0.66:068:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:004.59:355.43:30-0.53:38-0.56:058:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:514.510:255.34:21-0.54:27-0.46:058:11Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:434.411:145.15:10-0.45:15-0.36:048:12Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:354.35:58-0.36:010.06:038:13Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:044.912:284.26:43-0.16:470.26:038:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:534.71:204.27:290.07:340.46:038:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:434.62:134.28:160.28:250.66:028:15Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:344.53:054.39:040.39:210.76:028:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:234.43:554.49:520.310:170.76:018:16Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:124.34:454.510:400.311:120.76:018:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:014.35:354.611:260.26:018:17Waning Crescent31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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