Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 2:43 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 8:23 am (4.0 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:014.09:465.33:45-0.13:40-0.46:038:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:004.110:435.34:41-0.24:38-0.46:048:27Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:594.111:415.25:34-0.35:34-0.46:048:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:594.26:25-0.46:27-0.46:058:27Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:385.112:594.27:14-0.47:20-0.26:058:27Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:324.91:574.38:02-0.38:130.06:068:27Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:234.82:534.48:50-0.29:080.26:068:26Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:124.63:464.59:38-0.110:060.46:078:26Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:004.54:364.610:27-0.111:030.56:078:26Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:484.35:254.711:160.011:590.56:088:26Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:364.26:144.812:030.06:098:25Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:254.17:044.912:530.512:500.16:098:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:164.17:534.91:450.41:360.16:108:25Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:074.08:414.92:340.32:220.16:108:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:554.09:264.93:220.33:070.26:118:24New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:404.010:074.94:070.33:510.26:128:23New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:234.010:454.84:500.34:330.26:128:23New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:033.911:164.75:310.35:140.26:138:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:393.911:344.76:090.35:530.26:148:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:084.06:440.36:320.36:148:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:334.17:180.27:130.36:158:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:264.71:094.27:520.27:590.46:168:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:114.62:004.48:300.18:540.66:168:19First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:044.53:014.59:140.110:020.76:178:19First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:054.44:084.710:090.111:140.76:188:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:134.25:144.911:100.06:188:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:234.16:225.012:230.612:160.06:198:17Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:344.07:315.11:280.41:22-0.16:208:16Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:444.08:365.22:290.22:25-0.26:218:15Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:484.19:355.33:260.03:26-0.36:218:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:474.310:305.34:20-0.14:23-0.46:228:13Full Moon31Sat
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 11:33 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 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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