Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 8:13 pm (5.0 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 - Jun 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:454.66:204.912:20-0.36:008:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:364.57:145.012:550.11:10-0.36:008:19Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:274.48:055.21:510.11:59-0.36:008:19Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:174.38:525.22:450.02:46-0.36:008:20Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:054.29:365.23:350.03:31-0.25:598:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:514.210:195.14:230.04:150.05:598:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:364.111:005.05:100.04:570.15:598:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:204.011:404.85:530.15:360.25:598:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:053.96:340.26:130.45:598:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:204.612:503.87:130.46:480.55:598:23Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:574.51:363.87:500.57:230.55:598:23Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:314.42:223.88:260.68:020.75:598:24Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:034.33:103.99:030.68:500.85:598:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:424.23:584.09:440.69:510.95:598:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:324.14:454.210:290.511:010.95:598:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:254.15:334.411:190.35:598:25First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:204.06:234.612:090.812:110.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:203.97:174.81:130.71:060.15:598:26Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:233.98:135.02:140.52:030.05:598:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:243.99:065.13:110.33:00-0.16:008:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:203.99:595.24:070.03:56-0.26:008:26Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:154.010:545.35:00-0.14:52-0.36:008:27Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:134.011:525.25:52-0.35:48-0.46:008:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:144.16:43-0.36:42-0.36:018:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:525.11:164.27:32-0.47:36-0.36:018:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:495.02:174.38:22-0.48:33-0.16:018:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:444.93:164.59:13-0.39:330.16:028:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:364.74:124.710:05-0.310:340.26:028:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:274.65:044.810:57-0.311:350.26:028:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:164.45:564.911:48-0.36:038:27Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:32 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 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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