Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 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 - Nov 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:345.46:28-0.17:150.27:316:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:464.51:295.17:160.18:050.47:326:17Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:434.42:254.98:060.38:560.67:336:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:404.32:204.87:590.68:500.76:345:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:364.33:124.78:560.79:430.86:355:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:314.44:024.69:550.810:340.76:365:14First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:234.54:514.610:520.811:230.66:375:13Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:154.65:404.611:460.76:385:12Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:074.76:294.512:090.512:380.66:395:11Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:574.97:164.512:530.41:280.66:405:11Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:434.98:004.41:350.42:160.56:415:10Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:265.08:414.42:150.33:020.56:425:09Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:045.09:204.32:550.33:460.56:435:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:374.99:544.23:330.34:290.56:445:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:594.810:234.14:110.35:100.56:455:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:134.810:484.14:490.25:510.56:455:07Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:464.911:244.15:290.26:330.66:465:06Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:324.86:130.27:180.66:475:06Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:174.112:304.87:020.28:090.56:485:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:264.21:424.78:020.39:050.46:495:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:404.32:574.79:120.410:030.36:505:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:464.54:034.710:230.310:590.16:515:04Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:474.85:044.611:300.211:55-0.16:525:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:485.06:044.512:340.06:535:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:485.27:024.512:50-0.31:33-0.16:545:03Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:455.47:574.51:43-0.42:30-0.26:555:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:385.48:494.42:36-0.53:24-0.36:565:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:295.39:394.43:27-0.54:15-0.36:575:02New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:205.210:314.34:18-0.45:05-0.26:585:02Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:115.011:234.25:06-0.35:520.06:585:02Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:57 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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