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 1h 35m 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 - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:084.75:405.011:510.36:315:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:105.06:385.012:260.112:540.16:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:095.37:325.01:18-0.11:530.06:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:035.58:234.92:09-0.32:49-0.16:345:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:545.69:124.82:58-0.43:43-0.26:355:15Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:445.610:014.73:47-0.44:36-0.16:365:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:355.510:524.54:35-0.35:260.06:375:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:275.211:454.45:22-0.16:150.26:385:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:215.06:090.17:030.56:395:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:404.31:154.86:560.47:530.76:405:11Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:354.22:104.67:460.68:460.86:415:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:314.23:034.58:420.89:380.86:415:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:254.23:534.59:400.810:290.86:425:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:184.34:424.410:380.811:170.76:435:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:104.45:314.411:340.86:445:08Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:014.66:194.412:030.612:270.76:455:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:524.77:074.312:470.51:180.66:465:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:394.87:514.31:290.42:070.56:475:06Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:214.98:314.22:090.32:530.46:485:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:004.99:084.12:490.33:390.46:495:05New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:334.99:404.03:280.34:230.46:505:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:594.810:074.04:070.25:060.46:515:04New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:214.810:374.04:480.25:490.46:525:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:574.811:213.95:300.26:330.46:535:03Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:484.86:160.27:200.46:545:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:184.012:564.77:080.28:130.46:555:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:324.02:114.78:100.39:090.36:565:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:454.23:174.69:210.310:060.16:565:02First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:504.44:174.610:310.211:02-0.16:575:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:514.65:154.511:360.111:57-0.36:585:02Waxing Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA