Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 23m at 6:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:46 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:504.53:184.09:240.49:260.76:008:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:414.44:114.110:130.510:230.86:008:18Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:314.35:014.211:010.511:210.86:008:19Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:194.25:524.411:480.46:008:20Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:084.26:424.512:170.812:340.35:598:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:584.17:324.61:120.71:180.35:598:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:474.18:194.82:040.52:020.25:598:21Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:344.09:034.92:540.42:460.15:598:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:184.09:414.93:430.33:290.15:598:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:593.910:154.94:300.24:130.05:598:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:383.910:435.05:160.14:580.05:598:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:173.911:135.06:020.05:430.05:598:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:013.96:460.06:300.05:598:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:533.97:320.07:190.05:598:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:504.91:534.08:190.08:120.15:598:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:564.82:564.29:11-0.19:140.15:598:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:054.73:574.410:05-0.110:210.25:598:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:084.74:564.611:00-0.211:270.25:598:26First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:064.65:524.911:55-0.35:598:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:034.56:505.112:310.112:49-0.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:004.47:475.21:320.01:43-0.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:574.38:415.32:30-0.12:36-0.56:008:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:514.29:315.33:25-0.23:27-0.46:008:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:424.210:205.24:17-0.24:17-0.36:018:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:324.111:075.15:07-0.25:06-0.26:018:27Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:224.111:554.95:55-0.25:530.06:018:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:134.06:40-0.16:370.26:028:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:424.71:034.07:220.17:200.36:028:27Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:284.61:544.08:040.28:020.56:028:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:154.42:444.08:450.38:480.76:038:27Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 97% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (97% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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