Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 4:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:02 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:355.06:514.612:41-0.31:18-0.26:595:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:325.27:464.61:34-0.52:15-0.47:005:02New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:255.48:384.52:26-0.63:10-0.57:015:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:175.49:284.43:17-0.74:03-0.57:025:01New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:075.310:194.34:07-0.64:54-0.47:025:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:595.111:114.24:56-0.55:42-0.37:035:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:514.95:43-0.36:29-0.17:045:02Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:054.112:424.76:30-0.17:160.17:055:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:584.01:344.57:180.18:050.37:065:02First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:533.92:254.38:090.48:540.47:065:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:474.03:144.29:050.59:440.47:075:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:394.04:034.210:030.610:330.47:085:02First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:314.14:524.110:590.511:200.37:095:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:224.25:424.011:540.57:095:03Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:144.36:324.012:060.212:470.47:105:03Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:044.57:214.012:510.11:370.37:115:03Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:514.58:063.91:340.02:250.27:115:04Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:334.68:483.92:18-0.13:120.17:125:04Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:104.69:263.83:00-0.23:570.07:125:05Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:424.610:013.83:42-0.24:400.07:135:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:074.610:343.84:25-0.35:23-0.17:135:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:344.611:103.85:08-0.36:05-0.17:145:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:164.611:583.85:53-0.36:49-0.17:145:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:104.56:41-0.37:36-0.17:155:07Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:003.91:154.47:36-0.28:29-0.17:155:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:084.02:254.48:41-0.19:25-0.27:165:08Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:134.23:304.39:50-0.110:22-0.37:165:09Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:154.44:304.210:57-0.111:19-0.57:165:10Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:164.65:304.112:01-0.27:175:10Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:164.76:304.112:15-0.61:01-0.47:175:11Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:154.97:274.11:11-0.71:58-0.57:175:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:56 pm — 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 100% 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 (100% 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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