Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 11:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:34 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:114.47:585.31:440.01:55-0.56:008:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:104.38:525.42:42-0.22:49-0.56:008:19Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:044.39:435.43:36-0.33:41-0.56:008:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:564.310:325.34:29-0.34:32-0.46:008:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:474.311:215.15:19-0.35:21-0.25:598:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:384.26:07-0.26:08-0.15:598:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:095.012:294.26:52-0.16:530.15:598:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:564.81:204.17:350.07:370.35:598:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:444.62:124.18:180.18:220.55:598:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:314.53:034.29:000.39:120.75:598:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:204.33:544.29:440.310:060.85:598:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:084.24:434.310:290.411:030.85:598:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:564.15:324.511:150.35:598:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:444.06:214.612:000.812:010.35:598:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:344.07:114.712:550.712:480.25:598:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:253.98:004.81:480.61:370.15:598:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:143.98:454.82:390.42:250.15:598:25Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:014.09:274.93:280.33:140.05:598:26New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:454.010:045.04:160.14:03-0.15:598:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:274.010:405.05:030.04:51-0.26:008:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:104.111:175.05:49-0.15:40-0.26:008:26New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:584.26:34-0.26:30-0.26:008:27Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:025.012:524.37:19-0.37:20-0.26:008:27Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:554.91:514.48:06-0.38:15-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:544.82:514.58:55-0.39:150.16:018:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:564.63:514.79:48-0.310:190.26:018:27First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:574.54:484.910:44-0.411:240.26:028:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:554.45:455.011:40-0.46:028:27First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:534.36:425.112:260.112:36-0.46:028:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:514.27:405.21:250.01:32-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

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

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 2:04 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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