Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 35m at 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:43 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:544.24:073.810:210.310:330.17:175:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:444.24:563.711:160.311:210.07:175:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:354.35:473.712:100.27:185:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:274.36:393.712:080.01:010.27:185:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:174.47:283.712:56-0.11:500.17:185:15Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:044.48:133.71:43-0.22:360.07:185:16New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:474.48:533.72:28-0.33:20-0.17:185:17New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:254.49:293.73:12-0.34:03-0.17:185:18New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:574.410:003.73:55-0.44:43-0.27:185:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:234.410:263.84:37-0.45:22-0.37:185:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:484.411:003.95:19-0.46:00-0.37:185:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:244.311:444.06:03-0.46:38-0.47:185:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:104.26:51-0.37:20-0.47:175:22Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:384.11:074.07:48-0.18:08-0.37:175:23First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:434.12:153.98:560.19:06-0.37:175:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:574.23:263.710:070.110:10-0.37:175:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:094.34:343.611:160.011:15-0.47:175:26Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:194.35:413.612:20-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:284.46:463.712:19-0.51:20-0.37:165:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:334.57:463.81:20-0.72:16-0.47:165:29Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:294.68:404.02:17-0.83:08-0.67:155:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:204.69:324.13:11-0.93:58-0.77:155:31Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:084.610:214.14:03-0.94:44-0.77:145:32Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:534.511:104.14:51-0.95:28-0.77:145:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:364.311:584.15:37-0.76:09-0.67:135:34Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:194.16:21-0.56:48-0.47:135:35Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:454.11:023.97:06-0.27:26-0.27:125:36Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:334.01:483.87:530.08:05-0.17:125:37Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:224.02:363.68:440.28:470.17:115:38Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:114.03:263.59:400.39:340.17:105:39Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:024.04:173.410:360.410:270.17:105:40Third Quarter31Thu
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 3:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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