Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 01m at 3:30 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:224.53:095.09:230.510:350.87:066:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:474.54:355.110:360.511:370.67:076:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:014.65:435.211:470.47:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:084.86:465.312:370.412:530.27:086:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:125.07:465.41:340.21:550.07:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:125.38:415.42:28-0.12:53-0.17:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:075.59:325.43:20-0.33:48-0.27:106:48Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:595.610:215.34:10-0.44:42-0.37:116:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:495.611:105.24:59-0.45:34-0.27:126:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:405.511:595.05:46-0.36:230.07:136:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:305.46:31-0.17:110.27:146:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:494.91:215.27:150.17:590.47:146:41Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:404.72:125.08:000.48:480.77:156:40Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:334.63:054.98:460.69:400.87:166:39Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:264.63:574.89:380.810:320.97:176:37Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:194.64:484.810:330.911:240.97:186:36Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:114.65:384.811:280.97:186:35Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:024.76:284.812:140.812:230.87:196:34Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:544.87:184.81:020.71:160.77:206:33Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:454.98:054.81:480.62:060.67:216:31Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:335.08:494.82:330.52:550.57:226:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:165.19:294.83:150.43:420.47:226:29New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:565.110:044.73:560.34:280.47:236:28New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:295.110:344.64:360.35:140.47:246:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:545.110:584.65:160.25:580.47:256:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:145.111:304.65:560.26:430.47:266:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:495.26:380.27:300.47:276:24Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:154.512:405.17:230.28:200.57:286:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:144.51:505.08:150.39:160.57:296:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:334.53:165.09:170.410:160.57:296:20First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:494.54:265.010:270.411:160.37:306:19First Quarter31Fri
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 6:45 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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