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Wilmington surf report and forecast
Best window this week: Wednesday 16:00 EST — 0.1 0.5 m (1.6 ft) at 3 s, onshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (116° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.0–0.3 m (0.1–0.9 ft) | 4 s | SE | 6 kt glassy | 06:32–16:58 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.3 m (0.2–1.1 ft) | 3 s | S | 7 kt glassy | 06:33–16:57 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.5 m (0.4–1.6 ft) | 2 s | SE | 9 kt onshore | 06:34–16:56 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.4 m (0.8–1.4 ft) | 3 s | SSE | 9 kt cross-onshore | 06:35–16:55 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.2 m (0.4–0.7 ft) | 9 s | SE | 7 kt cross-offshore | 06:36–16:54 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.5 m (0.4–1.8 ft) | 4 s | WNW | 14 kt offshore | 06:37–16:53 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1–0.6 m (0.4–1.8 ft) | 6 s | SE | 11 kt offshore | 06:39–16:52 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.0 m (0.1 ft) | 8 s SE | 3 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 10:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) | 2 s SSE | 6 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Mon 13:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.2 ft) | 8 s SE | 5 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.4 ft) | 2 s SE | 8 kt SE onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.3 m (0.9 ft) | 2 s SSE | 10 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) | 2 s SSE | 8 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 01:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2 m (0.5 ft) | 2 s SSE | 7 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.4 ft) | 2 s SSW | 5 kt SW cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.2 ft) | 2 s S | 3 kt WSW glassy |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.2 ft) | 10 s SE | 4 kt S glassy |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) | 2 s SE | 6 kt SE onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2 m (0.8 ft) | 2 s SE | 10 kt SE onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 3 s SSE | 11 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) | 3 s SSE | 8 kt S cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Baltimore (44080), 102 km from Wilmington, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) | 0.0 m (0.1 ft) |
wind 8 kt W · water 9.8 °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 | High 02:40 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 08:40 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 15:10 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 21:40 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 03:50 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 09:40 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 22:30 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 10:50 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 23:20 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 05:50 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 11:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:00 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 06:40 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 12:30 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 07:20 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 13:20 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 19:10 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:20 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 14:10 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 19:50 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.1 Cape May 90 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.4 Ocean City 98 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.3 Avalon 101 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.3 Wildwood 106 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.1 Brigantine 108 km · 0.3 m (1.1 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (39.25, -75.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.