34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

61°
H -°
L 55°
NE
7mph
High tide
2:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 2:14 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:30 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:044.03:484.310:110.611:040.57:596:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:564.24:534.311:220.511:590.38:006:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:504.35:564.312:300.48:016:02Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:474.66:584.412:550.11:330.28:016:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:444.87:584.41:50-0.22:330.08:026:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:395.08:534.52:44-0.43:30-0.38:036:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:315.29:464.53:38-0.64:24-0.48:046:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:235.210:394.54:31-0.75:18-0.68:056:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:185.211:354.45:23-0.86:10-0.68:056:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:155.16:16-0.87:01-0.68:066:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:344.41:145.07:08-0.77:52-0.58:076:02Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:354.32:134.98:02-0.58:45-0.48:086:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:364.33:104.78:59-0.39:39-0.38:086:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:354.34:044.69:59-0.210:35-0.38:096:03First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:324.44:564.511:00-0.111:29-0.38:106:03First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:264.55:474.411:59-0.18:106:03Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:194.66:384.412:21-0.312:55-0.18:116:04Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:124.77:294.31:12-0.41:49-0.28:126:04Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:034.78:184.32:00-0.42:39-0.28:126:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:514.89:054.32:46-0.43:28-0.38:136:05Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:354.89:504.33:31-0.44:13-0.38:136:05Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:174.710:334.24:13-0.44:57-0.38:146:06Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:574.611:144.14:53-0.35:39-0.28:146:06Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:354.511:543.95:31-0.36:17-0.18:156:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:074.46:06-0.26:530.08:156:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:303.812:214.36:39-0.17:270.18:166:08Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:573.812:304.27:12-0.17:590.18:166:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:113.81:074.27:500.08:340.18:166:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:463.81:564.28:360.19:180.18:176:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:403.92:534.19:370.210:120.08:176:11Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:464.03:594.110:510.211:17-0.18:176:11Third Quarter31Thu
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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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