Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 8:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:034.43:245.09:360.510:410.56:325:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:124.54:365.010:480.411:400.36:335:17Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:164.85:415.111:550.26:335:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:185.06:425.112:350.012:580.06:345:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:175.37:385.11:29-0.21:57-0.26:355:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:125.58:295.12:20-0.42:53-0.36:365:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:045.69:195.03:11-0.53:47-0.46:375:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:545.610:094.84:00-0.54:39-0.36:385:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:465.511:004.74:48-0.45:29-0.26:395:11Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:385.311:534.55:35-0.26:180.06:405:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:305.16:210.07:060.26:415:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:464.41:234.97:080.37:560.46:425:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:414.32:164.87:580.58:480.66:435:08First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:354.33:084.78:530.79:400.66:445:08First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:294.33:584.69:500.710:310.66:455:07First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:214.44:484.610:460.711:200.56:465:07First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:124.55:374.611:410.66:475:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:044.66:274.612:070.412:330.56:485:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:544.77:144.512:520.31:230.46:495:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:414.87:594.51:350.22:110.36:495:05Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:244.98:404.42:170.12:570.36:505:04Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:024.99:174.32:570.13:430.26:515:04Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:334.89:514.23:360.04:270.26:525:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:534.810:184.14:160.05:100.26:535:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:104.910:464.14:550.05:530.26:545:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:464.911:284.15:370.06:370.36:555:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:364.86:220.07:250.36:565:02Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:264.112:374.87:130.18:190.36:575:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:424.11:584.78:160.19:180.26:585:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:554.23:154.79:260.210:160.16:595:02Third Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, NC is approximately 11:34 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA