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 5h 07m 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 - Feb 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:564.49:064.02:47-0.63:31-0.47:095:41Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:394.39:514.03:35-0.64:15-0.47:085:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:204.310:354.04:20-0.64:56-0.47:075:43Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:594.211:184.05:02-0.55:33-0.37:065:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:374.011:593.95:41-0.36:06-0.27:065:45Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:143.86:19-0.16:35-0.17:055:46Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:393.912:503.76:570.17:010.07:045:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:193.91:283.57:380.27:290.17:035:48Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:013.82:123.48:280.48:070.17:025:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:473.83:033.39:280.58:590.17:015:50Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:393.83:583.310:310.510:050.17:005:51Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:373.94:563.311:320.411:150.16:595:52Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:394.05:573.412:310.36:585:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:414.16:553.612:22-0.11:250.06:575:54Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:364.47:473.81:23-0.42:16-0.26:565:55Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:254.58:364.12:19-0.63:05-0.56:555:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:114.79:234.33:13-0.83:53-0.76:545:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:554.710:104.44:06-1.04:38-0.86:535:57New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:414.611:004.54:57-1.05:23-0.96:525:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:294.411:534.65:49-0.96:07-0.96:515:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:214.26:41-0.76:52-0.76:506:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:494.51:164.07:36-0.47:42-0.56:496:01First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:504.52:153.88:37-0.28:38-0.36:476:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:534.33:153.79:400.09:40-0.26:466:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:554.24:153.710:420.110:44-0.16:456:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:574.25:143.711:420.111:45-0.16:446:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:584.26:123.812:380.06:436:05Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:564.27:084.012:43-0.21:30-0.16:416:06Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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