Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 8:13 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:094.111:274.75:350.15:250.26:048:27New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:524.06:130.26:030.36:048:27Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:014.612:324.06:490.26:380.36:048:27Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:224.51:104.07:210.37:140.46:058:27Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:294.41:414.07:510.37:530.66:058:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:024.42:094.18:220.28:400.76:068:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:484.32:544.38:590.29:400.76:068:26First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:424.23:524.49:480.110:510.86:078:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:444.14:534.610:470.16:088:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:524.15:574.812:000.711:51 AM0.06:088:26Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:034.07:034.91:050.512:57-0.16:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:154.18:085.12:060.32:01-0.26:098:25Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:224.29:075.33:040.03:02-0.46:108:25Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:224.310:025.43:59-0.34:01-0.56:118:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:194.410:575.44:52-0.54:58-0.66:118:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:174.611:515.35:42-0.65:52-0.66:128:23Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:164.66:31-0.76:46-0.56:128:23Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:445.11:144.77:19-0.77:38-0.46:138:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:365.02:114.88:07-0.68:33-0.16:148:22Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:284.83:064.88:55-0.59:290.16:148:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:204.64:004.99:46-0.310:270.36:158:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:114.54:514.910:38-0.211:250.46:168:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:014.45:424.911:30-0.16:168:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:524.36:334.912:200.412:220.06:178:19Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:444.37:244.91:140.31:130.06:188:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:364.38:144.92:050.32:020.06:198:17Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:274.39:014.92:530.22:500.16:198:16Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:154.39:444.93:390.23:350.16:208:16New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:004.310:244.84:230.24:190.16:218:15New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:434.311:014.75:040.25:010.26:218:14New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:234.311:314.65:420.25:410.36:228:13New Moon31Sat
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 11:32 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 90% 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 (90% 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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