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 2h 11m 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 - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:594.26:254.312:380.36:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:524.27:184.412:500.41:270.26:567:33Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:434.38:084.61:420.22:130.16:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:314.38:554.72:320.12:560.16:547:35Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:144.39:384.83:190.03:370.06:527:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:544.310:174.84:040.04:160.06:517:36Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:304.210:504.84:48-0.14:540.06:507:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:004.111:124.85:31-0.15:290.06:487:38Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:204.111:214.86:12-0.16:050.06:477:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:444.111:524.86:540.06:420.06:467:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:244.17:370.17:230.06:457:40Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:374.81:174.18:250.18:110.16:437:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:334.82:264.19:200.29:130.26:427:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:474.73:474.210:220.210:270.26:417:42Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:164.64:574.311:230.111:390.16:397:43Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:274.66:024.512:22-0.16:387:44Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:314.77:044.812:460.01:19-0.36:377:45Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:334.78:045.11:48-0.22:13-0.56:367:45Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:294.78:595.32:47-0.43:05-0.66:357:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:214.79:495.43:42-0.63:56-0.76:337:47New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:114.710:385.44:35-0.64:44-0.66:327:48New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:004.611:265.35:26-0.65:32-0.56:317:49New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:494.56:15-0.56:17-0.36:307:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:155.112:394.37:02-0.37:01-0.16:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:034.91:314.27:49-0.17:450.26:287:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:534.72:234.28:360.28:310.46:267:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:454.53:164.29:250.49:220.66:257:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:374.44:094.210:150.510:180.76:247:53First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:294.35:014.311:060.511:160.76:237:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:194.35:524.411:560.56:227:55First Quarter30Sat
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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