Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 15m at 1:12 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:474.37:594.11:37-0.32:18-0.26:406:07Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:324.38:454.32:26-0.43:02-0.36:396:08Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:134.39:284.43:13-0.43:44-0.36:386:09Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:514.310:094.43:57-0.44:22-0.36:366:10Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:284.210:484.44:38-0.34:57-0.26:356:11Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:034.011:234.35:17-0.25:27-0.16:346:11Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:363.811:534.25:540.05:520.06:336:12Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:033.76:300.16:150.16:316:13Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:094.212:263.67:070.36:430.16:306:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:304.21:023.57:510.57:220.26:296:15Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:124.12:553.59:460.69:130.37:277:16Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:104.14:033.510:510.610:220.37:267:16Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:294.15:123.611:550.611:410.27:257:17Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:494.26:183.712:550.47:237:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:004.37:224.012:540.11:520.17:227:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:024.58:214.32:00-0.22:45-0.27:207:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:554.69:134.62:59-0.53:35-0.47:197:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:444.710:034.83:56-0.74:23-0.67:187:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:314.710:525.04:50-0.85:10-0.87:167:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:194.611:425.15:44-0.85:56-0.87:157:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:104.46:36-0.76:42-0.77:147:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:365.01:034.27:28-0.57:29-0.57:127:24Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:324.92:004.08:22-0.38:19-0.37:117:25Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:334.73:003.99:190.09:160.07:107:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:364.54:003.910:190.210:190.27:087:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:374.34:583.911:190.311:230.37:077:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:354.35:554.012:160.37:057:28Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:324.26:514.212:230.21:100.27:047:29Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:264.37:454.31:200.12:000.17:037:30Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:164.38:354.52:130.02:460.07:017:30Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:004.49:204.73:02-0.13:29-0.17:007:31Full Moon31Sat
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 4:18 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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