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 2h 57m 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 - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:554.05:093.411:320.411:220.17:095:41Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:494.06:033.412:250.37:085:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:444.06:553.512:180.01:160.27:075:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:354.17:443.61:11-0.12:040.07:075:44Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:194.28:273.72:02-0.32:50-0.17:065:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:594.39:063.92:50-0.53:33-0.37:055:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:344.49:414.03:37-0.64:15-0.47:045:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:064.410:144.14:23-0.64:55-0.57:035:48New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:394.310:514.25:09-0.65:35-0.67:025:49Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:174.211:354.35:56-0.66:15-0.67:015:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:044.16:47-0.46:57-0.67:005:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:284.31:023.97:43-0.27:46-0.57:005:52First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:334.32:103.78:470.08:45-0.36:595:53First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:494.23:203.69:550.19:52-0.36:585:53First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:014.24:263.611:000.011:00-0.36:575:54First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:104.25:313.612:02-0.16:555:55Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:184.36:343.812:05-0.41:00-0.26:545:56Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:194.47:324.01:05-0.61:54-0.46:535:57Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:124.58:244.22:02-0.72:44-0.56:525:58Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:594.59:124.32:54-0.83:31-0.66:515:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:424.59:584.43:43-0.84:15-0.66:506:00Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:224.410:424.44:30-0.74:56-0.66:496:01Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:024.211:254.45:14-0.65:34-0.56:486:02Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:424.15:56-0.46:09-0.36:476:03Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:074.312:233.96:36-0.26:40-0.16:456:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:504.21:063.77:180.17:090.16:446:04Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:344.11:533.68:030.37:410.26:436:05Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:224.02:433.58:550.58:240.36:426:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:143.93:353.49:520.69:240.46:406:07Third Quarter29Fri
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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