Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 56m at 2:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:063.612:124.06:470.17:290.27:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:483.71:004.07:350.28:110.27:185:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:433.81:573.98:380.49:030.17:185:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:483.93:023.89:550.410:040.07:185:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:574.14:123.711:090.311:08-0.17:185:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:074.35:243.612:170.27:185:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:184.56:353.612:13-0.31:19-0.17:185:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:244.77:393.71:16-0.52:18-0.37:185:19Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:244.88:373.92:16-0.73:13-0.57:185:19New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:214.99:324.03:13-0.94:06-0.77:185:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:164.910:274.14:08-1.04:56-0.87:185:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:104.811:244.15:02-1.15:45-0.87:185:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:024.75:53-1.06:32-0.87:175:23Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:204.212:534.56:45-0.87:19-0.77:175:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:154.21:424.37:38-0.58:07-0.67:175:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:104.22:324.18:35-0.38:57-0.47:175:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:034.23:213.99:34-0.19:47-0.37:165:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:554.24:113.810:320.010:39-0.37:165:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:474.25:023.711:280.011:30-0.27:165:29Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:394.25:543.712:220.07:155:30Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:324.26:473.712:20-0.21:140.07:155:31Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:244.37:373.71:09-0.22:02-0.17:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:124.38:243.81:56-0.32:48-0.17:145:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:554.39:073.82:41-0.33:31-0.17:135:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:354.29:473.73:24-0.34:12-0.17:135:35Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:114.110:233.74:04-0.44:49-0.17:125:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:384.110:523.74:42-0.35:23-0.17:125:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:514.011:083.75:18-0.35:54-0.17:115:38Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:084.011:323.85:55-0.26:23-0.17:105:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:444.06:35-0.16:54-0.27:105:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:123.912:313.97:210.17:32-0.27:095:41Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:37 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 90% 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 (90% 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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