Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 9:25 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:274.48:504.72:280.02:560.06:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:124.49:344.73:15-0.13:38-0.16:577:33Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:534.410:154.84:00-0.14:18-0.16:567:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:314.310:524.74:43-0.14:55-0.16:547:34Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:054.211:224.75:25-0.15:300.06:537:35Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:314.111:314.66:05-0.16:020.06:527:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:424.111:424.76:430.06:340.06:507:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:094.17:230.17:090.16:497:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:194.812:534.18:060.27:500.16:487:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:084.71:494.18:570.28:420.26:467:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:064.73:014.19:570.39:510.36:457:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:224.64:234.211:000.211:090.26:447:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:514.65:334.412:020.16:437:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:044.66:394.612:200.11:01-0.26:417:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:104.77:424.91:26-0.21:58-0.46:407:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:114.88:405.12:27-0.42:51-0.66:397:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:064.89:335.33:24-0.63:43-0.76:387:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:584.810:245.44:19-0.74:33-0.86:367:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:484.811:145.45:12-0.85:22-0.76:357:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:394.66:03-0.76:10-0.66:347:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:055.212:314.56:52-0.56:56-0.46:337:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:565.01:234.47:40-0.37:42-0.16:327:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:484.82:164.38:29-0.18:300.26:307:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:404.63:104.29:200.19:220.46:297:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:344.54:034.310:130.310:180.66:287:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:264.44:564.311:050.411:150.66:277:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:174.45:474.411:560.36:267:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:084.36:394.612:110.612:450.36:257:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:594.37:314.71:040.51:320.26:247:54Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:494.38:204.81:560.32:170.16:237:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:27 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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