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 5h 41m 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 - Jul 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:463.811:084.95:260.15:120.06:038:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:233.911:414.96:090.15:570.06:038:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:034.06:500.06:440.06:048:27Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:194.912:524.17:32-0.17:330.16:048:27Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:074.81:494.38:15-0.28:270.26:058:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:024.72:514.59:02-0.29:300.36:058:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:034.53:534.79:54-0.210:380.46:068:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:054.44:534.810:49-0.211:440.46:068:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:054.25:535.011:47-0.26:078:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:064.16:545.012:480.312:45-0.36:088:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:084.07:565.11:490.21:44-0.36:088:26Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:094.08:535.12:470.12:42-0.36:098:25Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:064.19:475.13:410.03:37-0.36:098:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:594.110:365.04:33-0.14:30-0.26:108:24New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:514.211:244.95:22-0.15:20-0.16:118:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:434.26:08-0.16:080.06:118:24Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:104.812:344.26:510.06:530.26:128:23Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:554.61:244.27:320.17:370.46:128:23Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:394.42:134.28:100.28:220.66:138:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:234.33:024.38:480.39:110.86:148:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:094.13:514.49:270.410:060.96:148:21First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:564.04:394.510:070.411:021.06:158:20First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:443.95:274.510:520.511:580.96:168:20First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:333.86:174.611:420.46:168:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:243.87:094.712:530.812:340.46:178:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:173.88:004.71:470.71:280.36:188:18Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:093.88:484.82:380.62:220.26:198:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:563.99:324.93:260.43:140.16:198:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:414.010:125.04:130.34:050.06:208:16Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:224.210:505.14:590.14:55-0.16:218:15Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:054.311:295.05:43-0.15:45-0.16:218:14Full Moon31Tue
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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