34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

69°
H 73°
L 57°
NE
9mph
High tide
3:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, November 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 3:53 pm (4.9 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 - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:545.59:135.43:11-0.33:37-0.36:065:56New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:475.610:055.34:01-0.44:32-0.36:075:55New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:425.610:595.14:50-0.45:24-0.36:075:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:385.611:545.05:39-0.36:17-0.16:085:52Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:365.46:28-0.27:090.16:095:51Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:514.81:345.37:190.08:040.46:105:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:494.72:315.28:130.39:000.56:105:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:464.73:255.19:110.49:570.66:115:47First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:414.74:175.110:100.510:510.66:125:45First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:344.85:085.111:060.511:430.56:135:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:274.85:585.112:000.56:135:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:195.06:475.112:320.412:520.46:145:41Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:095.17:345.11:190.31:410.46:155:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:565.18:185.12:030.32:270.46:165:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:405.28:595.02:440.33:120.46:175:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:215.19:384.83:230.33:560.46:175:36Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:585.110:154.74:000.44:370.56:185:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:275.010:454.54:340.45:170.66:195:34Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:314.911:014.45:060.45:550.76:205:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:455.011:204.45:380.56:330.86:215:31Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:245.06:130.57:150.96:225:30Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:014.412:135.06:550.58:050.96:225:29Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:574.41:125.07:470.59:040.96:235:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:124.42:255.08:550.610:060.76:245:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:314.63:485.010:100.511:060.56:255:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:384.84:595.011:200.46:265:25Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:425.06:045.112:030.312:260.26:275:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:445.27:055.212:590.01:27-0.16:285:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:415.58:005.21:52-0.22:25-0.26:295:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:355.68:525.12:45-0.43:20-0.36:305:21New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:285.79:445.03:36-0.54:14-0.46:305:20New Moon31Thu
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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