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 1h 43m 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 - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:204.57:303.91:12-0.61:56-0.57:085:41Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:114.58:214.02:05-0.72:46-0.67:085:42New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:584.59:084.02:54-0.73:34-0.67:075:43New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:424.59:534.03:41-0.74:18-0.57:065:44New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:254.410:374.04:26-0.64:59-0.47:055:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:064.311:193.95:08-0.55:37-0.37:045:46Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:464.15:47-0.36:12-0.27:035:47Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:013.912:264.06:25-0.26:44-0.17:035:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:413.81:063.87:020.07:120.07:025:49Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:223.81:473.77:440.27:430.17:015:50First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:033.82:333.58:350.48:240.17:005:51First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:493.83:233.59:370.59:170.16:595:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:413.84:163.510:400.410:210.16:585:53First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:373.95:123.511:410.311:260.06:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:394.06:103.612:380.26:565:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:414.27:063.812:30-0.21:33-0.16:555:56Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:364.47:584.01:29-0.52:24-0.36:545:57Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:264.68:464.22:25-0.73:14-0.66:525:58Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:134.79:334.33:19-0.94:02-0.76:515:59Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:004.710:224.54:11-1.14:49-0.96:506:00Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:484.711:144.55:03-1.15:35-0.96:496:01Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:394.65:54-1.06:21-0.96:486:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:084.612:324.46:47-0.97:09-0.76:476:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:064.51:284.27:42-0.68:00-0.66:466:03Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:064.52:264.08:42-0.48:57-0.46:446:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:064.43:243.99:45-0.29:56-0.36:436:05Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:054.44:223.910:46-0.110:57-0.26:426:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:044.45:193.911:44-0.111:55-0.36:416:07Waning Crescent28Sun
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 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.

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