Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.

Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 2:39 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:49 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
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Wilmington, NC Tides - Feb 1988

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Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date
1	Mon	8:35	4.2	8:46	3.8	2:24	-0.3	3:10	-0.2	7:09	5:41		1	Mon
2	Tue	9:17	4.2	9:29	3.9	3:08	-0.4	3:52	-0.2	7:08	5:42		2	Tue
3	Wed	9:56	4.2	10:09	3.8	3:50	-0.4	4:31	-0.2	7:08	5:43		3	Wed
4	Thu	10:31	4.1	10:47	3.8	4:30	-0.3	5:06	-0.1	7:07	5:44		4	Thu
5	Fri	11:00	4.0	11:17	3.8	5:07	-0.3	5:36	-0.1	7:06	5:45		5	Fri
6	Sat	11:17	3.8	11:34	3.8	5:42	-0.1	6:03	-0.1	7:05	5:46		6	Sat
7	Sun	11:30	3.8	11:52	3.9	6:18	0.0	6:28	-0.1	7:04	5:47		7	Sun
8	Mon			12:03	3.7	6:57	0.1	6:58	-0.1	7:03	5:48		8	Mon
9	Tue	12:30	4.0	12:49	3.6	7:44	0.3	7:37	-0.1	7:03	5:49		9	Tue
10	Wed	1:20	4.0	1:46	3.5	8:47	0.4	8:30	-0.1	7:02	5:50		10	Wed
11	Thu	2:21	4.1	2:55	3.4	10:01	0.4	9:40	0.0	7:01	5:51		11	Thu
12	Fri	3:38	4.1	4:12	3.4	11:11	0.3	10:58	-0.1	7:00	5:51		12	Fri
13	Sat	5:03	4.2	5:28	3.5			12:16	0.1	6:59	5:52		13	Sat
14	Sun	6:21	4.3	6:39	3.7	12:11	-0.3	1:16	-0.1	6:58	5:53		14	Sun
15	Mon	7:27	4.5	7:41	3.9	1:17	-0.6	2:11	-0.4	6:57	5:54		15	Mon
16	Tue	8:24	4.7	8:37	4.2	2:17	-0.9	3:03	-0.7	6:56	5:55		16	Tue
17	Wed	9:16	4.8	9:29	4.4	3:14	-1.1	3:53	-0.9	6:55	5:56		17	Wed
18	Thu	10:05	4.8	10:21	4.6	4:08	-1.2	4:41	-1.0	6:54	5:57		18	Thu
19	Fri	10:54	4.7	11:14	4.6	5:00	-1.2	5:26	-1.0	6:52	5:58		19	Fri
20	Sat	11:42	4.5			5:51	-1.0	6:11	-0.9	6:51	5:59		20	Sat
21	Sun	12:06	4.6	12:30	4.3	6:42	-0.7	6:55	-0.7	6:50	6:00		21	Sun
22	Mon	12:59	4.5	1:21	4.0	7:34	-0.4	7:41	-0.5	6:49	6:01		22	Mon
23	Tue	1:53	4.4	2:13	3.8	8:30	-0.1	8:31	-0.2	6:48	6:02		23	Tue
24	Wed	2:47	4.3	3:07	3.7	9:28	0.1	9:27	0.0	6:47	6:03		24	Wed
25	Thu	3:42	4.2	4:01	3.7	10:27	0.2	10:25	0.1	6:46	6:03		25	Thu
26	Fri	4:38	4.1	4:56	3.7	11:23	0.2	11:22	0.1	6:44	6:04		26	Fri
27	Sat	5:34	4.0	5:51	3.7			12:17	0.2	6:43	6:05		27	Sat
28	Sun	6:31	4.1	6:46	3.8	12:18	0.1	1:08	0.1	6:42	6:06		28	Sun
29	Mon	7:23	4.1	7:36	4.0	1:10	0.0	1:55	0.1	6:41	6:07		29	Mon
Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 5:44 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

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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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