Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 10:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:27 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:344.610:514.34:39-1.15:09-0.97:095:41Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:194.511:394.35:26-0.95:51-0.87:085:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:044.36:11-0.76:33-0.67:075:43Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:274.212:504.16:56-0.47:13-0.47:065:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:154.11:374.07:43-0.27:54-0.27:065:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:044.02:263.88:330.18:38-0.17:055:46First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:554.03:173.79:280.29:270.07:045:47First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:474.04:083.710:230.310:200.17:035:48First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:393.95:003.711:180.311:140.07:025:49Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:334.05:533.712:110.27:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:274.06:463.812:08-0.11:020.17:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:184.17:353.91:01-0.21:50-0.16:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:034.28:204.01:51-0.42:35-0.26:585:53Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:434.39:014.12:39-0.53:19-0.46:575:54Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:194.39:374.23:25-0.64:01-0.56:565:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:494.310:104.34:11-0.74:42-0.66:555:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:184.310:424.34:57-0.75:22-0.66:545:56Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:534.311:204.45:43-0.76:03-0.66:535:57Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:384.26:32-0.66:46-0.66:525:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:114.412:354.17:25-0.47:35-0.56:515:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:174.41:453.98:25-0.38:33-0.46:506:00Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:334.32:583.99:30-0.29:39-0.36:496:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:434.34:043.910:34-0.210:46-0.46:486:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:494.45:083.911:36-0.311:49-0.56:466:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:534.46:114.112:35-0.46:456:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:544.57:104.312:49-0.61:29-0.66:446:05Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:484.68:044.51:46-0.82:21-0.76:436:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:374.78:534.62:39-0.93:10-0.86:426:06New Moon28Tue
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 12:54 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 52% 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 (52% 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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