34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

71°
H -°
L 54°
WNW
3mph
High tide
10:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 10:04 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:584.79:365.33:240.13:33-0.16:457:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:504.810:245.34:140.04:26-0.16:467:36Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:404.911:095.25:01-0.15:160.06:467:35Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:294.911:535.05:450.06:040.16:477:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:174.96:270.16:490.36:487:32Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:374.91:044.87:060.27:340.56:487:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:214.71:504.87:430.48:190.86:497:30Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:074.52:384.78:190.69:071.06:507:28Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:564.33:284.78:560.79:591.16:507:27Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:464.34:184.79:390.810:541.26:517:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:374.25:084.710:300.811:481.16:527:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:284.26:004.811:280.86:527:23Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:204.36:524.812:411.112:250.76:537:21Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:124.37:434.91:320.91:220.66:547:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:034.58:305.02:210.82:160.56:557:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:504.69:115.13:070.63:070.36:557:17New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:324.89:495.23:510.43:580.26:567:16New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:124.910:235.24:350.24:470.26:577:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:505.010:585.15:170.15:370.16:577:13New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:295.111:385.05:590.06:260.26:587:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:145.26:410.07:170.36:597:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:264.81:095.27:250.18:110.46:597:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:244.62:155.28:130.29:100.67:007:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:324.53:255.29:100.310:130.77:017:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:424.44:315.210:140.411:170.77:027:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:474.45:335.211:210.47:027:03First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:484.56:345.212:170.612:240.37:037:02Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:494.67:325.31:140.51:250.27:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:484.88:255.32:080.32:220.17:046:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:425.09:135.32:580.23:150.17:056:57Full Moon30Fri
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 100% 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 (100% 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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