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 5h 14m 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 - Nov 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:554.75:285.011:340.37:316:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:574.95:275.112:140.111:38 AM0.26:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:575.16:245.112:09-0.112:390.06:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:555.37:185.11:03-0.21:36-0.16:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:495.48:095.11:55-0.42:31-0.26:355:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:405.58:575.02:44-0.43:23-0.26:365:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:275.59:444.93:32-0.44:13-0.26:375:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:145.410:324.74:19-0.35:01-0.16:385:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:015.211:204.65:03-0.15:470.16:395:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:485.05:460.16:310.36:405:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:104.512:364.86:270.37:160.56:415:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:004.41:264.77:090.58:020.76:425:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:524.32:164.67:550.78:500.86:425:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:454.33:074.58:480.89:390.86:435:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:364.33:564.49:450.810:280.76:445:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:274.44:454.410:430.811:160.66:455:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:184.55:354.411:390.76:465:06Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:094.66:244.412:040.512:330.66:475:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:594.77:114.412:500.31:260.46:485:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:444.97:554.41:360.22:160.36:495:05New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:264.98:354.42:210.13:050.26:505:04New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:045.09:124.43:06-0.13:530.06:515:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:395.19:504.43:52-0.24:400.06:525:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:165.110:324.34:39-0.25:28-0.16:535:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:015.011:244.35:26-0.26:15-0.16:545:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:594.96:15-0.27:05-0.16:555:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:284.31:054.97:09-0.17:58-0.16:565:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:374.32:114.88:090.08:54-0.16:565:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:434.43:124.79:150.09:52-0.16:575:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:444.64:094.710:200.010:49-0.36:585:02First Quarter30Sun
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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