Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 6:43 am (4.1 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 - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:444.81:215.17:26-0.28:090.36:457:38Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:404.62:235.18:14-0.19:080.56:457:37Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:414.53:275.19:070.110:110.76:467:35Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:434.34:295.010:070.211:130.76:477:34Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:434.35:305.011:110.36:477:33Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:424.36:295.012:140.712:130.36:487:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:414.47:275.01:110.61:130.36:497:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:384.58:195.12:040.52:090.26:497:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:324.79:065.12:540.43:010.26:507:27New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:214.89:485.13:410.33:500.26:517:26New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:074.910:285.04:240.34:370.36:527:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:514.911:074.85:050.35:210.46:527:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:334.911:454.75:420.46:040.56:537:22Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:134.96:160.56:440.76:547:20Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:224.512:524.86:450.67:230.96:547:19Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:584.31:294.77:110.78:021.16:557:17Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:334.22:044.77:380.78:451.26:567:16First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:114.12:474.68:130.89:371.36:567:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:014.03:444.69:000.810:361.36:577:13First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:014.04:434.710:020.911:361.36:587:12First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:594.15:414.811:140.86:597:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:574.26:394.912:331.112:240.76:597:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:564.47:355.11:270.81:280.57:007:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:534.78:265.22:180.52:290.37:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:455.09:135.33:080.33:260.17:017:05Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:345.29:595.33:550.04:210.07:027:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:225.410:455.24:42-0.15:150.07:037:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:125.511:345.05:29-0.26:090.07:047:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:065.56:16-0.27:020.17:046:59Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:284.81:055.47:03-0.17:550.47:056:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 9:57 am — 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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