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 3m 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 - Oct 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:454.42:035.08:340.69:581.17:066:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:504.33:105.09:340.611:041.07:076:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:124.44:355.010:480.67:086:53Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:254.55:545.112:060.812:020.57:086:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:324.77:035.31:060.61:100.37:096:50Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:364.98:055.42:020.32:140.07:106:49Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:355.29:015.52:550.03:13-0.27:116:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:305.49:525.53:47-0.24:09-0.37:126:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:235.610:425.44:37-0.35:04-0.37:126:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:165.611:335.25:26-0.45:57-0.37:136:43New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:105.66:13-0.36:49-0.17:146:42Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:265.01:045.57:01-0.27:400.17:156:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:204.81:595.37:480.08:320.37:156:39Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:154.62:555.28:380.39:260.67:166:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:104.63:505.19:320.510:220.77:176:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:054.54:425.010:290.711:170.77:186:36First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:594.65:335.011:260.77:196:34First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:514.66:245.012:100.712:210.77:196:33Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:444.77:145.01:000.61:140.67:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:354.88:035.01:470.52:040.57:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:255.08:485.02:320.42:520.57:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:105.09:314.93:140.43:380.47:236:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:525.110:104.83:540.44:230.57:246:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:295.010:464.74:320.45:060.57:256:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:005.011:164.55:070.45:480.57:256:25Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:124.911:344.45:410.46:280.67:266:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:225.011:544.46:140.47:090.77:276:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:585.06:490.47:520.87:286:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:334.312:455.07:300.48:410.87:296:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:274.31:425.08:190.59:380.87:306:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:384.32:544.99:210.510:410.77:316:19Third Quarter31Sat
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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