Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 8:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 2:17 pm (4.3 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 - Jun 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:574.74:294.610:32-0.210:500.26:008:18First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:484.65:214.711:25-0.211:480.36:008:19First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:374.56:134.812:16-0.26:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:274.57:034.912:430.21:04-0.26:008:20Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:174.47:535.01:360.21:51-0.25:598:20Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:064.48:405.12:260.12:36-0.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:534.39:255.13:150.03:19-0.15:598:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:384.310:075.14:010.04:000.05:598:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:214.210:475.04:450.04:400.15:598:22Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:024.111:234.85:270.05:170.25:598:23Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:404.011:534.76:070.15:530.25:598:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:133.96:450.26:270.35:598:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:343.97:210.27:020.35:598:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:174.712:564.07:570.27:410.45:598:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:594.71:424.18:360.28:300.45:598:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:504.62:424.29:220.19:320.55:598:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:514.63:504.410:160.110:460.55:598:25Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:014.54:564.611:14-0.111:580.45:598:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:114.56:004.812:13-0.26:008:26Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:194.47:045.01:050.21:12-0.36:008:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:264.48:075.22:070.02:11-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:294.49:065.43:07-0.23:08-0.66:008:27New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:284.410:025.44:03-0.44:04-0.66:008:27New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:254.410:575.44:58-0.64:59-0.76:018:27New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:234.411:545.35:51-0.65:53-0.66:018:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:214.46:41-0.66:45-0.56:018:27Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:495.11:194.47:30-0.57:36-0.36:028:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:434.92:154.58:19-0.48:29-0.16:028:27Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:354.83:104.59:09-0.39:240.26:028:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:264.64:024.69:59-0.210:210.36:038:27First Quarter30Fri
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 5:22 pm — 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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