Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 1:58 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 7:33 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 - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:454.36:08-0.46:08-0.45:586:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:114.91:364.17:58-0.27:53-0.16:577:33Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:044.72:303.98:490.18:410.26:567:34First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:594.53:263.99:430.49:350.56:547:34First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:564.34:213.910:400.510:350.66:537:35First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:524.25:163.911:350.611:360.66:527:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:464.26:104.112:280.56:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:404.27:044.212:330.61:170.46:497:37Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:324.27:564.41:280.42:040.36:487:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:214.38:444.52:190.32:470.26:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:044.39:274.73:070.23:270.26:457:40Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:444.210:074.73:530.14:050.16:447:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:204.110:414.84:370.14:400.16:427:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:514.011:064.85:200.15:140.16:417:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:153.911:194.86:010.15:470.16:407:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:363.911:424.86:420.26:210.26:397:44Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:113.97:240.36:590.26:377:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:234.812:593.88:100.47:440.26:367:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:154.82:023.89:040.48:400.36:357:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:234.73:213.910:040.59:530.46:347:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:534.64:354.011:060.411:100.36:337:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:084.65:414.312:060.26:317:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:134.66:444.612:210.21:020.06:307:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:144.77:454.91:260.01:56-0.36:297:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:114.78:405.22:26-0.22:47-0.46:287:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:034.79:325.43:23-0.43:36-0.56:277:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:524.610:205.44:18-0.44:24-0.56:267:52New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:404.411:085.45:10-0.45:11-0.46:257:53New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:294.311:555.26:00-0.35:57-0.36:247:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:194.26:48-0.26:410.06:237:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:45 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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