Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 2:43 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 8:23 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:464.24:063.910:270.110:330.06:396:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:404.25:004.011:220.111:290.06:386:08Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:354.25:544.012:140.06:376:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:284.26:474.212:22-0.11:04-0.16:366:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:194.37:374.31:13-0.21:50-0.16:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:054.38:234.42:01-0.22:34-0.26:336:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:474.39:064.42:47-0.33:15-0.26:326:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:264.39:454.43:30-0.33:53-0.26:306:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:004.210:194.44:11-0.34:28-0.26:296:14Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:294.110:424.44:51-0.25:00-0.26:286:15Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:424.010:444.45:29-0.25:29-0.16:266:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:594.011:114.56:07-0.16:00-0.16:256:17Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:364.07:470.07:35-0.17:247:18Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:544.51:253.98:340.28:20-0.17:227:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:464.52:263.99:330.29:190.07:217:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:524.43:433.910:400.310:350.17:207:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:194.45:044.011:450.111:520.07:187:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:434.46:154.212:47-0.17:177:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:544.57:214.41:01-0.21:45-0.37:167:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:584.78:224.72:05-0.52:40-0.67:147:23Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:554.89:185.03:04-0.73:32-0.87:137:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:474.810:105.14:00-0.94:23-0.97:117:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:364.811:005.24:54-1.05:11-0.97:107:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:254.711:515.15:46-0.95:58-0.87:097:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:154.56:35-0.86:44-0.77:077:27Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:415.01:064.47:24-0.67:29-0.47:067:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:324.81:584.28:14-0.38:15-0.17:057:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:254.62:514.19:050.09:050.17:037:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:194.43:454.19:590.210:000.37:027:30First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:134.34:394.110:540.310:580.47:007:31First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:064.25:324.211:470.311:550.46:597:32First Quarter31Thu
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 11:33 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 95% 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 (95% 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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