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 1h 06m 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:314.31:484.68:170.59:181.16:457:37Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:194.32:414.79:020.510:231.16:467:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:234.23:474.810:000.511:301.06:477:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:354.25:034.911:090.56:477:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:454.36:175.012:330.912:200.46:487:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:524.47:275.21:320.61:270.26:497:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:564.68:285.42:290.42:300.06:497:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:544.89:235.53:220.13:29-0.26:507:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:495.110:155.54:14-0.24:26-0.46:517:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:425.211:065.55:04-0.35:21-0.46:517:25New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:375.311:585.35:52-0.46:14-0.46:527:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:345.46:40-0.47:07-0.26:537:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:515.11:305.47:27-0.38:000.06:537:21Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:464.92:275.38:16-0.18:550.36:547:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:414.83:245.29:070.19:530.56:557:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:364.64:195.210:030.310:510.66:567:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:314.65:125.110:590.411:480.66:567:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:244.66:045.111:560.56:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:174.66:565.112:420.612:500.56:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:114.77:475.21:330.51:420.46:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:024.88:355.22:210.42:320.46:597:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:514.99:195.23:070.43:190.47:007:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:364.910:005.13:500.44:040.47:007:06Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:184.910:395.04:300.44:480.47:017:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:574.911:154.85:080.45:290.57:027:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:314.811:464.75:420.56:090.67:037:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:504.86:130.56:470.87:037:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:044.511:52 AM4.86:410.57:250.97:046:59Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:174.512:234.97:110.58:061.07:056:58Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:544.41:085.07:470.58:561.17:066:57Third Quarter30Wed
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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