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 2h 07m 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 - Nov 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:205.29:364.73:190.23:560.37:316:18Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:015.210:174.63:590.24:400.47:326:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:405.19:574.53:370.34:230.46:335:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:165.010:344.34:130.45:030.66:345:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:464.911:094.24:460.45:420.76:355:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:574.811:364.15:180.56:180.86:365:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:144.711:594.15:510.56:560.96:375:13Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:544.76:290.57:360.96:385:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:404.112:454.77:140.58:250.96:395:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:404.21:474.78:110.69:200.86:405:11Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:514.32:584.79:220.610:180.66:415:10Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:554.54:064.710:350.611:140.46:415:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:574.75:114.711:440.46:425:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:585.06:144.712:100.112:490.26:435:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:585.27:144.71:05-0.11:490.06:445:07Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:555.48:104.61:59-0.32:47-0.16:455:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:495.59:034.62:52-0.43:42-0.26:465:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:445.59:574.53:46-0.54:36-0.36:475:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:415.410:544.44:39-0.55:28-0.26:485:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:395.211:544.45:31-0.46:19-0.16:495:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:385.06:23-0.27:100.06:505:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:534.31:344.87:160.08:020.26:515:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:534.32:284.78:130.28:550.26:525:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:504.43:194.69:120.49:480.36:535:03First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:444.54:084.510:110.410:390.26:545:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:364.64:574.411:080.411:280.26:555:03Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:274.75:464.412:020.46:565:02Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:184.86:354.312:150.112:540.36:565:02Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:084.97:234.31:000.11:430.26:575:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:544.98:094.31:440.02:300.26:585:02Full Moon30Sat
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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