Wilmington marine weather forecast
Wilmington (USILM) is a port in United States at 34°13.0′N 77°56.0′W. Today (Sep 14): NNW wind 5–6 kn, waves 0.6–0.9 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 34°13.0′N 77°56.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USILM |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | River natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 11 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 9 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/New_York |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Wilmington
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NNW 5–6 kn | 14 kn | 0.6–0.9 m |
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| ENE 7–8 kn | 17 kn | 1.0–1.5 m |
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| NE 5–6 kn | 13 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| ENE 3–5 kn | 12 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| ENE 0–4 kn | 7 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| SE 2–6 kn | 8 kn | 0.6–0.7 m |
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| E 3–4 kn | 5 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| S 2–2 kn | 7 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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| SE 3–3 kn | 11 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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| NE 11–11 kn | 20 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 11 kn on Sep 23. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.5 m on Sep 15. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Wilmington right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 12z: NNW wind 5–6 kn, waves 0.6–0.9 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Wilmington?
Wilmington is classed as a medium harbor (river natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Wilmington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 11 m and anchorage depths run about 9 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.