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Wilmington surf report and forecast
Wind waves: 1.2 m 6 s E
Best window this week: Friday 07:00 EST — 6.8 1.2 m (4.0 ft) at 12 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (184° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.7 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.5–4.4 ft) | 6 s | ESE | 16 kt cross-offshore | 06:32–17:17 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.6 ft) | 7 s | ESE | 13 kt cross-offshore | 06:33–17:16 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 3.3 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.7 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 9 kt cross-shore | 06:34–17:15 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.8 B 6 · A 3 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.8 ft) | 9 s | ESE | 6 kt glassy | 06:35–17:14 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 6.8 B 5 · A 5 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.3–4.0 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 6 kt glassy | 06:36–17:13 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 4.9 B 6 · A 3 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.7–3.4 ft) | 10 s | ESE | 10 kt offshore | 06:37–17:13 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 3.9 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.7–3.3 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 8 kt onshore | 06:38–17:12 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 1.4 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 6 s E | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.4 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 6 s E | 16 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 1.6 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 6 s ESE | 15 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.7 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 6 s ESE | 18 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 1.8 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 6 s ESE | 14 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 6 s ESE | 13 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 12 kt NNE offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 6 s ESE | 13 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 14 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s ESE | 15 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s ESE | 14 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s ESE | 12 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s ESE | 12 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 22:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s ESE | 13 kt ENE cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) (41110), 24 km from Wilmington, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) |
| Peak period | 6 s | 6 s |
| Swell from | ESE | E |
water 16.6 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Wilmington tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 06:50 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 20:50 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:10 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 09:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 15:20 (+0.5 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 21:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:00 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 10:20 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 16:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 22:30 (-0.7 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 05:40 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 12:00 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 12:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.9 Wrightsville Beach 14 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
- 1.7 Carolina Beach 23 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 2.1 Topsail 29 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
- 1.0 Oak Island 39 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 1.7 Holden Beach 48 km · 1.2 m (3.8 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (34.25, -77.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.