Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 38m at 3:30 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:334.310:503.74:30-0.25:240.07:175:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:494.211:123.65:05-0.25:590.17:175:13Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:024.211:303.75:40-0.26:320.17:185:14Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:374.26:18-0.17:050.17:185:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:083.712:234.27:010.07:450.17:185:15Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:593.81:174.17:550.18:330.07:185:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:013.92:204.09:060.29:32-0.17:185:17Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:124.13:303.810:230.210:35-0.27:185:18Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:244.24:423.811:350.111:39-0.37:185:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:364.45:543.712:41-0.17:185:20Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:464.67:023.812:43-0.51:42-0.37:185:21Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:494.88:033.91:43-0.72:39-0.57:175:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:484.99:004.02:41-0.93:33-0.77:175:22New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:434.99:554.03:37-1.04:25-0.87:175:23New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:384.910:504.14:31-1.15:15-0.97:175:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:314.711:454.15:22-1.06:02-0.87:175:25Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:214.66:13-0.96:49-0.77:165:26Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:404.11:104.47:03-0.67:35-0.67:165:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:334.11:594.27:56-0.48:23-0.47:165:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:274.12:484.08:52-0.19:13-0.37:155:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:184.13:373.99:500.010:02-0.27:155:30First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:094.14:263.810:460.110:52-0.27:155:31First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:004.25:173.711:410.111:42-0.27:145:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:534.26:093.712:340.07:145:33Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:454.27:013.712:31-0.21:24-0.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:354.37:503.81:19-0.22:11-0.17:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:214.38:353.82:05-0.32:56-0.27:125:36Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:034.39:163.82:49-0.43:39-0.27:115:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:414.29:543.83:31-0.44:19-0.27:115:38Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:124.210:253.74:11-0.44:56-0.27:105:39Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:324.210:473.84:50-0.45:31-0.27:095:40Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:45 am — 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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