Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 16m at 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:43 am (4.1 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 - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:023.88:354.82:340.52:140.16:038:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:523.89:204.93:250.33:070.06:048:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:393.910:035.04:150.23:59-0.16:048:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:254.010:465.15:030.04:51-0.26:058:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:134.111:315.15:50-0.25:43-0.36:058:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:064.26:36-0.36:34-0.36:068:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:215.01:024.47:21-0.47:26-0.26:068:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:134.92:004.58:07-0.48:22-0.16:078:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:094.72:594.78:55-0.49:220.16:078:26First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:064.63:574.89:47-0.410:260.26:088:26First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:024.44:534.910:42-0.311:290.36:098:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:584.35:495.011:38-0.36:098:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:544.16:455.012:300.312:34-0.26:108:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:524.17:425.11:290.21:30-0.26:108:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:494.18:365.12:240.12:25-0.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:444.19:265.03:170.13:17-0.16:128:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:344.110:125.04:060.04:07-0.16:128:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:234.210:564.94:530.04:540.06:138:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:104.211:384.85:370.15:390.26:148:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:564.16:180.16:210.36:148:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:204.612:424.16:550.27:010.56:158:21Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:004.51:274.17:290.37:400.66:168:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:394.32:114.27:590.38:210.86:168:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:194.12:564.28:290.49:091.06:178:19Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:024.03:424.39:030.410:061.16:188:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:483.94:284.49:460.411:071.16:188:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:373.85:164.510:390.46:198:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:293.86:084.612:081.011:39 AM0.36:208:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:263.87:054.71:070.812:420.26:218:15Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:243.98:024.92:030.61:440.16:218:14Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:214.08:555.02:560.42:43-0.16:228:14Waning Crescent31Tue
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 3:56 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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