34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

70°
H -°
L 55°
NE
10mph
Low tide
9:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 9:32 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:094.59:385.23:34-0.23:38-0.36:008:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:544.410:215.24:22-0.24:22-0.26:008:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:394.311:035.15:08-0.25:04-0.16:008:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:244.211:444.95:52-0.15:440.16:008:19New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:104.16:340.06:210.25:598:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:234.712:554.07:130.26:550.45:598:20Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:014.61:413.97:510.37:290.55:598:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:364.42:273.98:290.48:060.65:598:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:064.33:154.09:080.58:520.75:598:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:424.34:034.19:510.59:520.75:598:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:364.24:504.210:390.411:010.75:598:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:314.25:384.411:310.35:598:23First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:274.26:294.612:070.612:240.25:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:264.27:224.81:100.51:180.05:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:284.28:155.02:100.32:13-0.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:264.29:065.23:070.03:07-0.35:598:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:204.29:565.34:02-0.24:01-0.45:598:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:144.310:485.34:56-0.44:55-0.55:598:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:104.311:455.35:48-0.55:49-0.55:598:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:104.36:39-0.66:42-0.55:598:26Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:445.21:124.37:29-0.67:36-0.45:598:26Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:425.12:134.48:20-0.58:32-0.26:008:26Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:405.03:134.59:13-0.59:32-0.16:008:27Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:354.84:104.610:07-0.410:330.16:008:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:284.75:034.811:01-0.411:330.16:008:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:194.65:564.911:53-0.46:018:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:094.56:485.012:310.112:44-0.46:018:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:014.47:395.11:260.01:34-0.46:018:27Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:524.48:285.12:190.02:22-0.36:028:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:414.39:145.13:09-0.13:09-0.26:028:27New Moon30Wed
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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