34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

74°
H -°
L 70°
E
2mph
Low tide
10:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 45m at 10:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:25 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:094.33:273.99:430.09:540.16:396:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:024.24:203.910:390.110:490.16:386:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:554.25:133.911:330.111:420.16:376:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:494.26:064.012:240.06:366:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:424.36:584.112:340.01:130.06:346:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:324.37:474.21:24-0.11:59-0.16:336:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:184.48:324.32:11-0.22:43-0.26:326:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:594.410:134.33:56-0.34:23-0.27:307:14New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:374.310:484.34:39-0.35:02-0.27:297:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:104.311:154.35:21-0.35:38-0.27:287:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:344.211:234.46:01-0.36:12-0.27:267:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:484.111:454.56:40-0.26:45-0.27:257:17Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:174.17:21-0.17:20-0.27:247:18Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:244.51:024.18:060.08:00-0.27:227:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:134.61:594.09:010.18:51-0.17:217:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:124.53:153.910:060.29:580.07:207:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:274.44:354.011:130.211:13-0.17:187:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:594.45:454.112:180.07:177:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:164.56:514.312:24-0.21:18-0.27:167:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:254.67:544.51:29-0.42:15-0.47:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:264.88:514.82:30-0.73:09-0.67:137:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:204.89:445.03:27-0.84:00-0.87:117:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:104.910:355.14:21-1.04:49-0.97:107:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:584.811:245.15:13-1.05:36-0.87:097:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:464.66:03-0.96:21-0.77:077:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:135.012:334.56:50-0.77:04-0.57:067:28Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:014.91:224.37:37-0.47:47-0.27:057:29Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:504.72:124.28:25-0.18:310.17:037:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:414.53:034.19:150.19:180.37:027:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:334.43:564.010:080.310:120.57:007:31Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:264.34:494.011:020.411:080.56:597:32Third Quarter31Tue
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 49% 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 (49% 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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