Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 7:24 pm (5.0 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 - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:484.16:425.012:290.412:31-0.16:238:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:514.27:445.11:290.31:32-0.26:238:12Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:524.28:405.12:250.12:30-0.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:504.39:315.13:190.03:24-0.26:258:10Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:424.410:185.14:09-0.14:16-0.26:258:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:324.511:035.04:56-0.15:06-0.16:268:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:214.511:464.95:41-0.15:530.06:278:07Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:084.56:22-0.16:380.26:288:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:284.712:554.57:000.17:210.46:288:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:114.51:414.57:360.28:040.66:298:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:554.42:284.58:090.38:490.86:308:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:414.23:154.58:430.49:401.06:318:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:294.14:044.59:210.510:351.16:318:01Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:194.04:544.510:090.511:311.16:328:00Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:094.05:444.611:050.56:337:59Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:004.06:364.612:261.012:040.56:337:58Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:534.17:294.71:200.91:020.46:347:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:464.28:184.92:110.71:590.36:357:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:354.39:025.02:590.52:540.16:367:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:214.59:425.13:460.33:460.06:367:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:054.610:205.14:320.14:38-0.16:377:52New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:484.810:595.15:16-0.15:29-0.16:387:51New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:334.911:425.06:00-0.26:20-0.16:397:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:245.06:43-0.27:120.06:397:48Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:314.81:205.17:27-0.28:060.26:407:47Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:284.62:225.18:15-0.19:040.46:417:46First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:314.53:275.19:090.010:070.66:417:44First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:364.34:305.110:100.111:100.66:427:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:394.35:305.111:140.26:437:42First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:394.36:305.112:110.612:170.26:437:40Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:394.47:275.11:090.51:160.16:447:39Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 10:43 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 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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