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 2h 27m at 5:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:283.811:214.86:060.25:460.16:038:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:033.96:460.16:290.16:038:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:413.97:260.17:140.16:048:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:344.81:314.18:080.08:040.26:048:27Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:274.82:314.28:530.09:020.36:058:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:284.63:344.49:43-0.110:100.46:058:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:344.54:354.710:38-0.111:190.46:068:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:394.45:354.911:35-0.26:068:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:414.36:365.112:260.312:33-0.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:454.27:375.21:290.21:31-0.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:484.18:375.32:290.02:29-0.36:088:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:484.19:335.33:26-0.13:25-0.46:098:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:444.110:265.24:20-0.24:20-0.36:098:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:384.211:175.15:12-0.25:13-0.36:108:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:324.26:00-0.26:03-0.26:108:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:084.912:264.26:46-0.26:510.06:118:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:564.81:194.27:30-0.17:380.26:128:23Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:434.62:104.28:130.18:260.56:128:23Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:304.53:014.38:550.29:170.76:138:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:174.33:514.49:380.310:110.86:148:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:044.24:404.510:220.311:070.86:148:21Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:524.15:284.611:070.46:158:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:404.06:174.612:020.811:53 AM0.46:168:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:313.97:084.712:560.812:410.36:168:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:233.97:584.81:480.71:300.36:178:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:133.98:464.82:380.52:200.26:188:18Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:014.09:294.93:260.43:090.26:198:17New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:454.010:074.94:120.33:570.16:198:16New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:254.110:414.94:570.24:440.06:208:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:054.111:135.05:400.15:310.06:218:15New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:444.211:484.96:210.06:180.06:218:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:50 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 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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