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 4h 24m 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:093.94:283.510:490.610:320.36:396:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:053.95:233.511:450.511:380.26:386:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:024.06:183.712:390.36:376:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:564.17:103.912:390.11:280.16:356:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:444.37:574.11:34-0.12:16-0.16:346:11Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:264.48:394.32:27-0.33:01-0.36:336:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:064.49:194.53:18-0.53:44-0.56:326:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:444.49:584.64:08-0.64:27-0.66:306:14New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:244.411:404.75:58-0.66:09-0.67:297:15Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:094.26:48-0.56:53-0.67:287:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:274.71:024.07:39-0.47:38-0.57:267:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:244.72:033.98:35-0.28:30-0.37:257:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:334.53:093.89:360.09:31-0.17:247:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:464.44:153.810:400.110:390.07:227:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:544.35:183.811:420.111:460.07:217:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:584.36:194.012:420.07:197:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:004.47:184.212:49-0.11:37-0.17:187:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:574.48:144.41:48-0.32:29-0.37:177:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:464.59:044.62:43-0.43:16-0.47:157:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:304.59:504.83:34-0.54:01-0.47:147:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:114.510:334.84:22-0.54:43-0.47:137:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:514.411:134.85:07-0.45:22-0.37:117:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:304.211:534.85:50-0.35:58-0.27:107:26Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:094.16:31-0.26:290.07:087:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:304.612:483.97:100.06:570.27:077:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:064.51:273.87:480.37:230.37:067:28Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:394.42:083.78:270.57:530.47:047:29Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:134.22:563.69:120.68:350.57:037:29Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:024.13:493.610:050.79:310.67:027:30Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:074.14:443.711:040.710:440.67:007:31Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:094.15:393.812:010.76:597:32Third Quarter31Mon
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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