Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 6:35 pm (4.9 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 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:314.24:453.711:100.211:180.16:396:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:274.15:413.812:050.16:386:08Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:234.26:363.912:150.012:570.06:376:09Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:154.27:284.11:08-0.11:44-0.16:366:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:024.38:154.21:57-0.22:28-0.16:346:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:444.38:584.32:43-0.23:09-0.26:336:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:244.39:384.33:27-0.33:47-0.26:326:13New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:004.210:144.34:09-0.24:22-0.16:306:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:344.010:424.34:48-0.14:53-0.16:296:14New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:013.910:524.35:260.05:20-0.16:286:15Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:173.87:020.16:47-0.17:267:16Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:064.412:383.77:390.27:18-0.17:257:17Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:414.41:183.78:210.47:580.07:247:18Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:284.42:123.79:140.58:480.17:227:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:254.43:223.710:200.59:540.17:217:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:364.34:423.711:280.511:140.17:207:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:044.35:533.912:310.37:187:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:254.47:014.112:30-0.11:300.07:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:344.58:034.41:38-0.32:25-0.37:167:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:334.79:004.82:40-0.63:17-0.57:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:264.79:525.03:37-0.84:06-0.77:137:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:154.710:435.24:33-0.94:55-0.87:127:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:034.611:335.25:26-0.95:42-0.87:107:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:534.46:18-0.86:28-0.77:097:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:255.112:444.27:08-0.67:13-0.57:077:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:184.91:374.17:58-0.38:00-0.27:067:28Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:134.72:333.98:510.08:510.17:057:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:094.53:303.99:460.29:490.37:037:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:064.34:263.910:430.410:490.57:027:30Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:014.25:204.011:390.411:490.57:017:31Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:564.26:154.112:320.46:597:32Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:52 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 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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