Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:10 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 03m at 2:40 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:154.47:575.21:50-0.11:56-0.56:038:27Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:154.48:545.32:48-0.22:51-0.66:048:27Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:114.49:475.33:43-0.43:45-0.66:048:27New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:054.410:375.24:35-0.54:38-0.56:058:27New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:584.411:275.15:26-0.55:28-0.46:058:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:504.46:14-0.46:17-0.36:068:27Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:164.912:434.36:59-0.37:03-0.16:068:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:034.81:344.37:43-0.27:490.26:078:26Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:514.62:254.38:260.08:370.46:078:26Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:384.53:164.49:100.19:270.66:088:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:264.34:054.49:550.210:210.76:098:25First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:154.34:544.510:410.311:160.76:098:25First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:034.25:434.611:270.36:108:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:524.16:334.712:110.712:150.26:108:24Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:434.17:244.71:040.61:030.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:344.08:134.81:560.51:520.16:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:234.18:594.92:460.32:400.16:128:23Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:094.19:404.93:330.23:280.06:138:22Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:524.110:185.04:200.14:15-0.16:148:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:314.210:525.05:05-0.15:03-0.16:148:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:094.211:265.05:49-0.25:50-0.16:158:21Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:494.36:32-0.36:38-0.16:168:20Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:055.012:374.47:15-0.37:27-0.16:168:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:544.91:354.58:00-0.38:210.16:178:19Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:524.82:394.68:49-0.39:210.26:188:18Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:564.73:434.89:43-0.310:260.26:198:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:594.64:444.910:40-0.311:300.26:198:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:004.55:435.011:39-0.36:208:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:594.46:435.112:320.212:38-0.36:218:15Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:594.47:425.21:320.01:36-0.46:218:14Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:584.58:385.22:28-0.12:32-0.46:228:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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 5:55 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 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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