Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 7:24 pm (5.0 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:004.24:514.910:400.77:066:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:164.36:035.112:021.011:57 AM0.67:076:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:244.57:075.21:000.71:060.47:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:294.88:065.31:550.42:100.27:086:52Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:285.18:595.42:480.13:090.07:096:51Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:235.49:485.43:38-0.14:06-0.17:106:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:145.610:365.24:26-0.35:00-0.27:106:48Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:055.711:255.05:14-0.35:54-0.17:116:47Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:585.66:01-0.26:450.17:126:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:174.812:525.56:47-0.17:360.37:136:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:104.61:485.37:340.18:290.67:136:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:064.52:465.18:230.49:230.87:146:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:034.43:434.99:170.610:200.97:156:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:004.44:384.810:160.811:161.07:166:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:544.45:304.811:160.97:176:37Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:484.56:214.812:090.912:130.87:176:36Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:414.67:114.812:590.81:070.87:186:35Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:334.87:584.81:450.71:580.77:196:34Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:224.98:434.82:290.62:470.67:206:33Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:085.09:244.73:100.53:330.67:216:31New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:495.110:014.63:480.54:180.67:226:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:275.110:354.54:240.55:010.67:226:29New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:585.011:024.34:590.55:430.77:236:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:175.011:194.25:310.56:240.87:246:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:285.011:454.26:040.57:050.87:256:26Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:015.06:400.57:470.97:266:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:264.212:484.97:210.68:361.07:276:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:194.11:504.98:100.69:331.07:286:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:294.12:144.98:140.69:350.96:295:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:524.23:354.99:300.610:350.76:295:21First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:044.44:405.010:440.511:320.46:305:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:43 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 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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