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 2h 48m 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:524.96:124.512:380.06:595:02Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:515.17:084.412:50-0.41:37-0.27:005:02Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:465.28:014.41:43-0.52:32-0.27:015:01Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:375.38:514.32:34-0.53:25-0.37:025:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:265.29:404.33:24-0.54:16-0.27:035:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:155.010:304.24:13-0.45:05-0.27:035:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:044.811:204.15:00-0.35:510.07:045:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:534.65:45-0.16:360.27:055:02Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:124.012:424.46:290.17:200.37:065:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:043.91:324.37:140.38:050.57:065:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:573.92:214.18:030.58:520.57:075:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:503.93:104.08:580.69:390.57:085:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:414.03:583.99:570.710:260.57:095:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:324.14:463.910:560.711:120.47:095:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:244.25:363.811:520.611:580.37:105:03Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:154.36:273.712:460.57:115:03Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:054.47:163.712:450.21:380.47:115:04Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:524.58:023.71:310.12:270.27:125:04Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:354.68:433.72:170.03:150.17:125:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:144.69:213.73:03-0.14:010.07:135:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:514.69:593.83:50-0.24:47-0.17:135:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:294.610:393.84:36-0.35:31-0.27:145:06Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:124.611:273.85:23-0.46:15-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:034.66:11-0.47:01-0.27:155:07Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:243.912:594.57:04-0.37:49-0.37:155:08Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:284.01:594.48:03-0.28:42-0.37:165:08First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:334.22:584.39:09-0.19:37-0.47:165:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:344.33:554.110:160.010:33-0.47:165:10First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:344.54:524.011:20-0.111:30-0.57:175:10Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:334.65:503.912:22-0.27:175:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:334.76:483.912:25-0.61:20-0.37:175:12Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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