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 1h 35m 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:424.410:034.83:49-0.14:08-0.16:597:32Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:204.310:424.84:33-0.14:450.06:577:33Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:574.211:184.75:15-0.15:190.16:567:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:324.011:494.75:550.05:490.16:557:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:023.96:330.16:160.26:537:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:064.612:233.87:090.36:430.26:527:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:144.612:453.77:460.47:150.36:517:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:474.51:243.78:260.57:560.36:497:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:334.52:173.79:170.68:470.46:487:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:324.43:273.810:180.69:560.56:477:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:474.44:413.911:210.611:170.46:457:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:094.45:484.112:210.46:447:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:204.56:534.412:310.31:180.16:437:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:254.67:544.71:390.02:11-0.16:417:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:234.68:505.12:40-0.23:03-0.46:407:43Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:164.79:425.33:39-0.43:53-0.56:397:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:064.610:325.44:34-0.54:42-0.66:387:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:574.511:245.45:29-0.65:31-0.66:367:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:504.36:21-0.56:19-0.46:357:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:195.212:464.27:12-0.37:08-0.26:347:46Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:165.01:444.18:04-0.17:590.06:337:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:154.82:434.08:580.18:540.36:327:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:154.63:414.09:540.39:550.56:307:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:134.44:374.110:510.410:570.66:297:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:064.45:314.311:450.411:560.56:287:50First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:584.36:244.412:350.36:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:484.37:164.612:520.51:230.26:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:384.38:064.81:450.42:080.16:257:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:244.38:524.92:350.32:500.16:247:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:084.39:355.03:220.23:290.16:237:54Full Moon30Mon
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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