Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 7m at 1:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:43 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:065.711:215.05:15-0.35:52-0.17:066:56New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:005.66:03-0.36:440.07:076:54Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:144.812:565.56:51-0.17:360.27:086:53Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:094.71:545.37:390.18:290.57:086:51Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:074.52:535.18:310.39:250.77:096:50First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:054.43:515.09:270.610:220.87:106:49First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:034.44:454.910:270.711:180.97:116:47First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:584.55:374.911:260.77:116:46First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:524.66:284.912:110.812:230.77:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:454.77:174.91:020.71:170.77:136:43Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:374.88:054.91:490.62:080.67:146:42Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:265.08:494.92:330.52:560.67:146:41Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:115.19:314.83:140.53:420.57:156:40Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:535.110:104.73:530.54:270.67:166:38Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:315.110:464.64:300.55:090.67:176:37Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:035.011:194.45:040.55:510.77:186:36Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:214.911:424.35:360.56:300.87:196:35Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:274.96:080.57:090.97:196:33Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:004.211:59 AM5.06:430.57:501.07:206:32Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:344.212:445.07:220.58:361.17:216:31Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:254.21:414.98:100.69:321.17:226:30Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:324.22:524.99:100.610:331.07:236:29Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:534.34:164.910:230.611:320.87:246:28Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:024.55:265.011:370.57:246:27Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:064.86:305.012:290.512:460.47:256:25Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:085.17:305.01:240.21:490.27:266:24Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:075.48:265.02:170.02:490.07:276:23Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:025.69:185.03:09-0.23:46-0.17:286:22New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:545.710:084.93:59-0.34:41-0.27:296:21New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:465.710:594.84:49-0.35:34-0.17:306:20New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:395.611:524.65:39-0.36:250.07:316:19Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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