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 4h 54m 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:334.311:484.95:570.05:490.16:227:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:144.26:370.16:220.26:217:56Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:214.712:554.07:140.36:520.36:207:57Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:394.61:364.07:510.47:230.46:197:57Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:494.52:183.98:280.58:010.56:187:58Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:264.53:054.09:100.68:500.66:177:59First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:174.43:574.110:000.69:540.66:168:00First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:184.44:494.210:550.511:080.66:158:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:284.35:434.411:510.36:148:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:374.36:394.612:180.512:470.16:138:02Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:444.47:364.91:230.31:420.06:138:03Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:484.48:315.12:240.12:36-0.26:128:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:464.49:235.33:21-0.23:29-0.46:118:04Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:404.510:145.44:17-0.44:22-0.56:108:05Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:344.511:085.55:11-0.55:15-0.66:098:06Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:304.46:03-0.66:07-0.56:098:07Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:055.412:304.46:55-0.67:00-0.46:088:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:045.21:314.47:46-0.57:53-0.36:078:08Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:035.12:324.48:39-0.48:50-0.16:078:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:014.93:304.59:33-0.39:500.16:068:10Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:564.84:264.610:28-0.210:500.26:058:10Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:484.75:194.711:21-0.211:490.26:058:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:384.66:114.912:13-0.26:048:12Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:284.57:035.012:450.21:03-0.26:048:12Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:194.57:535.11:390.11:50-0.26:038:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:084.48:405.12:300.02:36-0.26:038:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:554.49:245.13:190.03:20-0.16:028:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:404.410:065.14:050.04:02-0.16:028:15New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:244.310:465.04:490.04:420.06:018:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:064.211:224.85:320.15:190.16:018:16New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:474.111:524.76:120.15:550.26:018:17Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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