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 3h 17m 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 - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:125.08:405.12:250.32:450.37:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:005.19:235.13:100.23:340.37:076:55Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:455.210:045.03:530.24:200.37:076:53Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:275.210:444.94:340.35:050.47:086:52Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:075.211:244.75:110.45:480.57:096:50Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:445.15:460.56:280.77:106:49Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:024.512:194.96:170.67:060.97:106:48Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:404.412:444.86:450.67:441.07:116:46Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:164.212:564.87:150.78:241.27:126:45Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:524.21:324.77:520.79:101.37:136:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:394.22:274.78:390.810:051.37:146:43Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:384.23:404.79:380.811:031.27:146:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:364.34:514.810:490.811:591.07:156:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:334.55:524.912:000.77:166:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:314.76:515.012:530.71:060.57:176:37Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:295.07:485.01:460.42:080.37:186:36Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:245.38:415.12:370.23:070.27:186:35New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:155.59:305.03:270.04:030.07:196:34New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:055.610:205.04:17-0.24:58-0.17:206:33New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:575.711:124.85:07-0.25:52-0.17:216:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:535.65:57-0.26:450.07:226:30Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:084.712:545.46:48-0.17:380.27:226:29Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:094.61:565.37:400.08:320.47:236:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:124.52:585.18:360.29:280.57:246:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:144.53:575.09:360.410:260.67:256:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:134.54:514.910:380.511:220.57:266:25First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:094.65:424.911:390.57:276:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:034.86:324.912:150.412:360.57:286:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:564.97:214.91:050.31:300.47:296:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:475.18:084.81:520.22:210.47:296:20Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:355.28:534.82:370.23:100.37:306:19Full Moon31Thu
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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