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 32m 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:214.011:494.85:550.15:460.26:008:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:073.96:370.26:240.46:008:19Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:324.712:543.97:170.37:000.56:008:19Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:144.51:413.87:540.57:360.66:008:20Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:574.42:293.88:320.68:160.85:598:21Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:414.23:193.99:100.69:060.95:598:21Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:254.14:084.09:520.510:101.05:598:22Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:114.04:554.210:370.511:171.05:598:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:584.05:434.411:260.45:598:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:483.96:324.512:220.912:160.25:598:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:433.97:244.71:230.71:100.15:598:23Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:403.88:164.92:210.52:050.05:598:24Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:363.99:065.13:170.33:00-0.15:598:24New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:283.99:555.24:100.13:55-0.25:598:25New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:204.010:475.25:02-0.14:50-0.35:598:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:154.011:435.25:53-0.25:44-0.45:598:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:144.16:42-0.36:37-0.45:598:26Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:415.11:144.27:31-0.37:31-0.35:598:26Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:385.02:154.48:20-0.48:28-0.16:008:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:344.83:134.59:11-0.39:280.06:008:26First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:284.74:104.710:04-0.310:300.26:008:27First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:204.55:034.910:57-0.311:320.26:008:27First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:114.45:565.011:49-0.36:018:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:034.26:485.112:310.212:40-0.36:018:27Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:554.17:405.11:270.21:31-0.26:018:27Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:484.18:305.12:210.12:20-0.16:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:394.19:175.13:110.13:08-0.16:028:27Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:274.010:025.04:000.13:550.06:028:27Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:134.010:454.94:460.14:390.16:038:27Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:584.011:264.75:290.25:210.26:038:27Full Moon30Fri
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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