Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 4:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 10:35 am (3.9 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:104.88:204.02:04-0.72:53-0.57:175:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:024.89:114.02:56-0.73:44-0.57:175:13New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:524.710:023.93:47-0.74:33-0.57:185:14New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:414.610:513.94:36-0.65:20-0.47:185:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:294.511:413.85:23-0.56:04-0.37:185:16Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:154.36:07-0.36:46-0.27:185:16Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:313.81:014.16:51-0.17:270.07:185:17Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:213.81:484.07:370.18:090.17:185:18First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:123.82:353.98:270.38:530.27:185:19First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:033.83:233.89:230.49:380.27:185:20First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:533.94:113.710:210.410:250.17:185:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:433.95:013.611:180.411:130.17:185:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:344.05:523.512:120.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:274.16:443.612:030.01:050.27:175:23Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:174.27:333.612:54-0.21:550.07:175:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:034.38:183.71:43-0.32:43-0.17:175:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:444.48:593.72:32-0.53:30-0.37:165:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:224.59:383.83:19-0.64:15-0.47:165:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:584.510:173.94:07-0.74:59-0.57:165:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:364.510:593.94:54-0.85:41-0.57:155:29Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:184.511:484.05:41-0.86:25-0.67:155:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:074.46:31-0.77:09-0.57:155:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:444.11:034.27:25-0.57:58-0.57:145:32Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:464.12:054.08:27-0.38:52-0.47:145:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:514.23:073.99:34-0.29:51-0.47:135:34Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:534.34:093.710:40-0.110:51-0.47:135:35Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:564.35:103.711:44-0.211:52-0.57:125:36Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:594.46:123.712:44-0.37:115:37Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:004.57:113.712:50-0.61:40-0.47:115:38Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:574.58:053.81:46-0.62:33-0.57:105:39New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:474.58:553.92:39-0.73:22-0.57:095:40New 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 1:42 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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