Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 16m at 2:43 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:59 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:094.26:384.112:510.45:586:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:014.37:274.312:580.21:390.25:566:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:474.48:124.61:530.02:250.05:556:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:294.59:534.83:46-0.24:10-0.26:547:35Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:094.510:345.04:38-0.34:54-0.36:527:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:504.411:165.15:29-0.45:38-0.46:517:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:354.36:20-0.46:22-0.46:507:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:035.112:284.17:11-0.37:09-0.36:487:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:585.01:294.08:04-0.17:59-0.16:477:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:044.82:353.99:020.08:580.16:467:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:154.73:423.910:030.210:050.26:447:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:224.64:464.011:040.211:130.26:437:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:244.65:464.212:030.16:427:42Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:234.66:444.412:170.212:590.06:417:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:194.67:404.61:170.01:51-0.16:397:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:104.68:324.82:13-0.12:39-0.26:387:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:574.69:195.03:05-0.23:24-0.36:377:45New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:404.610:025.13:54-0.24:07-0.36:367:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:214.510:425.14:41-0.24:47-0.26:347:46New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:024.411:215.05:25-0.15:250.06:337:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:434.211:584.96:080.05:580.16:327:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:244.06:480.16:290.36:317:49Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:324.71:053.97:260.36:570.46:307:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:004.61:483.88:050.57:270.56:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:214.42:343.78:450.78:050.66:277:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:564.33:243.79:320.88:550.76:267:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:514.34:163.810:250.89:590.76:257:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:034.25:083.911:200.711:120.76:247:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:084.36:024.112:140.66:237:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:084.36:564.412:230.61:070.46:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 5:51 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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