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 2h 21m 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 - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:224.69:404.63:30-0.93:56-0.86:406:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:064.610:244.64:18-0.94:39-0.76:396:08New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:494.411:084.65:03-0.75:19-0.66:386:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:324.311:514.45:46-0.55:57-0.46:376:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:154.16:28-0.36:32-0.26:356:11Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:354.31:004.07:110.07:060.06:346:11Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:204.21:483.87:550.27:410.26:336:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:094.12:393.88:450.48:240.36:316:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:004.03:313.79:390.59:210.36:306:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:534.04:233.710:350.510:250.36:296:15First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:474.05:163.811:290.411:270.26:276:15Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:424.06:093.912:220.36:266:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:354.17:014.112:260.11:120.16:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:254.27:484.31:21-0.11:59-0.16:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:084.38:324.52:13-0.32:45-0.36:226:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:484.49:124.63:04-0.53:30-0.46:216:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:264.59:504.83:54-0.64:14-0.66:196:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:064.410:314.84:43-0.74:58-0.66:186:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:504.411:184.85:32-0.75:43-0.66:176:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:424.36:22-0.66:29-0.56:156:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:144.812:434.27:15-0.47:21-0.46:146:23Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:204.71:494.18:13-0.28:20-0.26:126:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:284.62:554.19:14-0.19:25-0.16:116:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:334.63:574.110:16-0.110:30-0.16:106:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:344.54:564.311:15-0.211:32-0.26:086:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:334.55:554.412:11-0.36:076:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:304.66:524.612:31-0.31:04-0.46:066:28Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:234.67:444.81:27-0.41:54-0.56:046:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:104.78:314.92:19-0.52:41-0.66:036:30New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:544.69:155.03:08-0.53:25-0.56:016:30New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:374.69:574.93:55-0.54:07-0.46:006:31New Moon31Fri
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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