34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

70°
H 73°
L 61°
N
7mph
High tide
6:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 6:08 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:044.110:284.94:300.14:160.16:048:27New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:474.011:044.85:130.14:560.16:048:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:263.911:324.75:530.25:340.26:048:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:023.96:310.26:110.26:058:27Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:313.97:070.26:490.26:058:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:034.712:543.97:420.27:300.36:068:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:444.71:354.18:190.28:170.46:078:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:334.62:314.29:010.19:160.56:078:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:304.63:364.49:510.110:270.56:088:26First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:354.54:414.610:480.011:390.56:088:26First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:434.35:444.911:48-0.16:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:514.26:495.012:460.312:49-0.26:098:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:014.27:545.21:500.21:50-0.36:108:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:084.28:555.32:500.02:50-0.46:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:094.29:525.43:47-0.23:48-0.56:118:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:074.310:485.34:42-0.44:45-0.56:128:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:044.311:435.25:34-0.45:39-0.56:138:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:024.46:24-0.56:31-0.46:138:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:375.112:594.47:12-0.47:22-0.26:148:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:284.91:554.47:58-0.38:130.06:158:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:174.82:484.58:45-0.29:070.36:158:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:064.63:404.69:320.010:020.56:168:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:544.54:304.610:200.110:590.66:178:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:434.45:194.711:080.111:540.66:178:19Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:314.36:084.811:560.26:188:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:214.26:594.812:470.512:430.26:198:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:134.27:494.91:390.51:310.26:198:16Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:044.28:374.92:280.42:180.26:208:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:524.29:224.93:150.33:040.26:218:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:384.210:034.94:000.33:480.16:228:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:204.110:394.94:430.34:320.16:228:13New Moon31Tue
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 27% 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 Waning Crescent (27% 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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