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 3h 30m 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 - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:474.71:104.07:260.17:220.46:038:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:314.51:594.08:040.28:020.66:048:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:154.42:474.08:420.38:450.76:048:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:014.33:364.19:210.49:380.86:058:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:474.24:244.210:030.410:370.96:058:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:334.15:114.310:480.311:380.96:068:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:204.05:584.411:370.36:068:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:094.06:484.612:370.812:290.26:078:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:023.97:394.71:350.61:230.16:078:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:564.08:284.92:300.42:170.06:088:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:484.09:155.03:230.23:11-0.26:098:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:374.110:015.14:140.04:05-0.36:098:25New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:274.210:485.25:04-0.24:58-0.46:108:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:194.311:395.25:54-0.35:51-0.46:108:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:154.36:42-0.46:43-0.46:118:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:355.11:144.47:29-0.57:37-0.36:128:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:325.02:144.68:18-0.58:33-0.26:128:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:294.93:134.79:09-0.49:330.06:138:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:254.74:104.810:03-0.410:350.16:148:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:204.65:055.010:58-0.411:370.16:148:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:144.55:595.111:53-0.46:158:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:074.46:535.112:360.112:47-0.36:168:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:024.37:475.11:320.11:40-0.36:168:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:564.38:385.22:260.02:31-0.26:178:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:484.39:255.13:17-0.13:21-0.26:188:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:374.310:105.14:06-0.14:08-0.16:198:17Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:234.310:545.04:520.04:540.06:198:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:094.311:364.95:350.05:370.16:208:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:544.26:160.16:170.36:218:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:174.712:384.26:530.26:550.46:218:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:564.61:214.17:270.37:320.66:228:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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