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 1h 56m 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:344.59:424.03:29-0.74:09-0.57:095:41New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:184.410:294.04:16-0.74:53-0.57:085:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:014.311:143.95:01-0.65:33-0.47:075:43Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:434.211:583.95:43-0.46:11-0.37:065:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:244.06:23-0.26:45-0.17:065:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:423.91:063.87:030.07:180.07:055:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:273.81:503.77:470.27:500.17:045:47First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:133.82:373.58:380.48:270.17:035:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:013.83:263.49:350.59:150.27:025:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:513.84:173.410:350.510:130.17:015:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:443.95:103.411:340.411:140.17:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:403.96:053.512:300.36:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:374.16:593.612:15-0.11:230.16:585:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:304.27:483.81:13-0.32:13-0.16:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:174.48:343.92:08-0.53:01-0.36:565:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:004.59:174.13:00-0.73:48-0.56:555:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:424.610:014.23:51-0.94:33-0.76:545:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:254.610:474.44:41-0.95:17-0.76:535:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:104.511:374.45:31-0.96:01-0.86:525:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:594.46:22-0.86:45-0.76:515:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:324.512:534.17:16-0.67:33-0.66:506:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:324.41:533.98:16-0.38:27-0.46:496:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:354.42:553.89:19-0.19:28-0.36:476:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:384.43:563.710:240.010:31-0.26:466:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:404.34:563.711:250.011:33-0.26:456:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:434.35:573.812:24-0.16:446:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:434.46:553.912:33-0.31:18-0.26:436:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:384.47:484.11:28-0.42:09-0.36:416:06Waning Crescent28Fri
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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