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 3h 40m 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 - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:194.510:384.84:39-0.44:46-0.35:596:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:014.36:22-0.36:22-0.16:577:33Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:184.712:434.27:02-0.16:540.16:567:33Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:564.61:264.07:410.27:240.26:557:34Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:324.42:123.98:210.47:540.36:537:35Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:074.33:003.99:040.58:330.46:527:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:474.23:513.99:530.69:260.56:517:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:464.14:433.910:480.710:340.66:497:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:464.15:354.011:430.611:450.56:487:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:434.26:284.212:370.46:477:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:404.27:224.412:500.41:300.26:457:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:364.38:134.71:510.22:210.06:447:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:284.49:014.92:48-0.13:10-0.26:437:41Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:164.59:465.13:42-0.33:59-0.46:427:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:024.510:315.24:35-0.54:47-0.56:407:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:504.511:205.35:28-0.65:35-0.56:397:43Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:424.46:19-0.66:24-0.56:387:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:135.212:404.47:10-0.57:14-0.46:377:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:135.11:414.38:03-0.48:08-0.36:357:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:155.02:444.38:58-0.39:06-0.16:347:46Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:184.83:464.39:56-0.210:090.16:337:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:184.74:444.510:54-0.111:120.16:327:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:144.75:414.611:50-0.26:317:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:084.66:364.812:130.112:44-0.26:297:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:014.67:294.91:100.01:35-0.36:287:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:524.68:205.02:05-0.12:24-0.36:277:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:404.69:065.12:56-0.23:09-0.36:267:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:254.69:505.23:44-0.23:53-0.36:257:53New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:084.510:315.14:31-0.24:34-0.26:247:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:514.411:115.05:15-0.15:130.06:237:54New Moon30Sun
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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