34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

65°
H -°
L 54°
ENE
4mph
High tide
11:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 11:03 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:043.910:454.65:380.25:210.15:596:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:203.811:114.66:150.35:500.15:576:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:503.811:524.66:540.46:260.25:566:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:373.77:400.57:100.25:546:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:434.61:393.78:380.68:070.35:536:35First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:464.52:573.89:430.69:220.35:526:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:074.54:103.910:470.510:410.25:506:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:324.55:174.211:470.311:530.05:496:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:454.66:214.512:440.05:486:38Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:504.77:214.812:58-0.21:37-0.35:476:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:464.88:155.11:59-0.42:27-0.55:456:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:374.89:065.32:56-0.63:16-0.65:446:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:264.79:565.43:50-0.74:04-0.65:436:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:154.510:475.34:43-0.64:51-0.65:416:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:064.311:395.25:34-0.55:37-0.45:406:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:594.16:24-0.36:24-0.15:396:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:335.012:544.07:150.07:120.25:386:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:294.71:513.98:080.28:060.45:366:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:264.52:483.99:040.49:060.65:356:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:224.43:444.09:590.510:070.75:346:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:164.34:384.110:530.511:060.65:336:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:084.35:314.311:430.45:326:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:004.36:244.412:010.612:310.35:306:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:504.37:144.612:530.41:150.26:297:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:364.37:594.81:430.31:570.26:287:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:194.38:414.82:300.22:360.16:277:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:594.29:184.93:150.23:130.16:267:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:364.19:494.83:580.23:480.26:257:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:104.010:074.84:400.24:220.26:247:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:373.910:184.85:210.34:550.26:237:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 97% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (97% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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