34.2267’ N, 77.9533’ W

Wilmington, NC

61°
H -°
L 54°
ENE
1mph
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 2h 58m 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 - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:554.46:224.512:340.26:207:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:464.47:144.712:500.41:230.16:197:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:364.48:054.81:440.32:090.06:187:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:234.48:515.02:340.22:520.06:177:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:074.49:355.13:220.13:330.06:177:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:494.310:155.14:070.14:120.16:168:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:294.210:535.04:510.14:480.26:158:01Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:074.011:264.95:330.15:210.26:148:02Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:423.911:504.86:130.25:520.36:138:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:113.86:510.36:220.46:128:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:313.87:280.46:560.46:118:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:224.71:033.88:060.57:350.46:118:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:064.71:523.98:500.58:240.56:108:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:014.62:574.09:430.59:270.56:098:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:074.64:084.110:400.410:430.56:088:07Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:234.65:134.311:380.311:580.46:088:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:324.66:154.612:340.06:078:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:374.67:174.91:070.31:30-0.26:068:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:404.58:165.22:110.02:23-0.36:068:10Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:384.59:115.43:11-0.23:16-0.56:058:11New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:334.410:045.54:08-0.34:09-0.56:058:12New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:274.410:575.45:03-0.45:01-0.56:048:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:224.311:535.35:56-0.45:52-0.46:048:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:204.26:48-0.36:44-0.26:038:14Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:515.11:194.17:39-0.27:350.06:038:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:494.92:184.18:300.08:280.26:028:15Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:464.73:154.29:220.19:260.46:028:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:404.64:104.310:160.210:250.56:018:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:314.55:024.411:080.211:240.66:018:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:204.45:534.611:570.26:018:18First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:084.36:434.712:200.512:440.16:018:18Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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