Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 04m at 2:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:33 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:194.03:274.38:500.59:481.16:228:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:043.94:124.49:320.410:521.16:238:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:003.85:014.510:250.411:571.06:248:11First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:013.85:574.611:280.46:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:043.86:594.812:580.912:350.36:258:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:103.98:004.91:570.71:410.26:268:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:124.08:565.12:520.42:430.06:278:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:084.29:485.33:450.23:42-0.26:278:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:014.410:375.34:35-0.14:38-0.36:288:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:544.611:275.35:24-0.35:32-0.46:298:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:504.76:11-0.46:26-0.46:308:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:175.212:464.96:57-0.57:19-0.26:308:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:095.01:445.07:42-0.48:130.06:318:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:014.82:415.08:30-0.39:110.26:328:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:554.63:385.09:20-0.210:120.46:337:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:504.44:345.010:150.011:130.56:337:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:444.35:295.011:120.16:347:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:394.26:245.012:110.612:090.26:357:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:344.27:194.91:080.61:040.26:367:54Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:294.38:124.92:010.51:580.26:367:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:224.49:005.02:510.42:490.26:377:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:124.49:435.03:380.43:370.36:387:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:584.510:244.94:220.44:230.36:387:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:424.511:024.85:030.45:060.46:397:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:244.511:374.75:400.45:470.56:407:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:034.56:130.56:250.66:417:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:084.512:384.56:420.57:020.86:417:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:284.31:034.57:070.57:400.96:427:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:454.21:174.57:320.58:211.16:437:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:194.21:534.68:050.69:141.26:437:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:084.12:474.68:480.610:181.26:447:39First Quarter31Thu
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 4:47 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 84% 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 (84% 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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