Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 12:26 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 5:53 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:484.78:074.41:42-0.72:28-0.66:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:414.78:594.72:40-0.93:17-0.86:386:09Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:284.79:504.83:34-1.04:05-0.96:376:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:144.610:394.94:26-1.04:50-0.96:356:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:004.511:284.85:15-0.95:33-0.86:346:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:464.36:03-0.76:15-0.66:336:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:164.712:334.06:51-0.46:57-0.36:316:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:054.51:233.97:40-0.17:400.06:306:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:564.42:153.78:330.28:290.26:296:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:504.23:093.79:280.49:250.46:276:15Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:454.14:033.710:250.510:240.56:266:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:404.05:583.712:190.57:257:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:364.16:523.812:220.41:110.47:237:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:304.17:464.01:180.32:000.37:227:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:214.28:364.12:100.22:450.27:217:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:064.29:204.22:580.13:270.17:197:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:464.210:004.33:450.04:060.07:187:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:214.210:334.44:29-0.14:44-0.17:177:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:524.110:574.55:12-0.15:19-0.17:157:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:164.011:134.65:55-0.15:53-0.27:147:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:394.011:414.76:370.06:27-0.27:137:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:143.97:210.17:05-0.17:117:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:224.71:033.88:090.27:48-0.17:107:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:144.72:063.89:050.38:430.17:087:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:194.53:273.710:090.49:530.17:077:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:504.44:413.811:150.311:100.17:067:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:134.45:484.012:160.27:047:29First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:234.56:524.312:210.01:150.07:037:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:274.67:534.61:26-0.22:09-0.37:027:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:234.78:494.92:27-0.53:00-0.57:007:31Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:144.79:395.13:23-0.63:49-0.66:597:32Full Moon31Fri
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 9:09 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 76% 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 Gibbous (76% 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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