34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

55°
H -°
L 47°
N
6mph
Low tide
11:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 11:29 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:15 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Sep 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:524.710:504.75:110.35:260.46:467:36New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:164.711:094.75:460.36:090.56:467:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:364.811:424.66:200.36:530.66:477:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:114.96:560.27:400.76:487:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:264.51:005.07:350.38:330.86:487:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:194.42:025.08:220.39:350.96:497:30First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:274.33:295.09:220.410:420.96:507:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:494.34:485.010:340.411:460.86:517:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:044.35:565.111:460.36:517:25Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:124.57:015.212:470.612:530.26:527:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:174.78:005.31:450.41:560.06:537:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:184.98:545.42:380.12:54-0.16:537:21Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:135.19:425.43:29-0.13:49-0.26:547:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:045.310:285.34:18-0.24:42-0.26:557:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:535.311:135.15:04-0.25:33-0.16:557:17Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:425.311:594.95:49-0.26:210.16:567:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:295.26:310.07:080.36:577:14Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:464.71:175.17:110.27:550.66:577:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:344.62:075.07:510.48:420.86:587:11Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:244.42:584.88:320.69:331.06:597:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:164.43:514.89:180.810:271.27:007:08Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:094.34:434.710:120.911:201.27:007:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:014.45:344.711:090.97:017:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:534.46:254.812:121.112:060.97:027:04Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:454.57:154.81:011.01:010.87:027:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:374.68:034.91:480.91:530.77:037:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:254.88:454.92:320.72:440.67:047:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:094.99:234.93:150.63:330.57:056:59New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:485.09:564.83:550.44:200.57:056:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:215.110:244.84:350.45:080.57:066:56New Moon30Sat
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 59% 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 First Quarter (59% 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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