Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 2:43 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:59 pm (5.0 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 - Jul 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:063.97:534.81:440.51:360.06:038:27Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:024.08:435.02:390.32:32-0.16:048:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:544.19:315.13:320.13:26-0.26:048:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:444.210:175.24:23-0.14:20-0.46:058:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:354.311:065.25:13-0.35:14-0.46:058:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:284.411:575.26:01-0.56:07-0.56:068:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:264.56:49-0.66:59-0.46:068:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:525.11:264.67:37-0.67:53-0.36:078:26Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:474.92:254.78:26-0.68:50-0.16:078:26Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:434.83:244.89:17-0.59:510.06:088:26Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:394.64:214.910:11-0.510:530.16:098:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:334.55:165.011:07-0.411:530.16:098:25Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:274.46:105.012:02-0.46:108:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:214.37:055.012:510.112:56-0.36:108:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:164.37:585.01:470.11:49-0.36:118:24Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:104.38:485.02:390.02:41-0.26:128:23Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:014.39:345.03:29-0.13:30-0.26:128:23New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:494.410:185.04:17-0.14:16-0.16:138:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:354.310:594.95:020.05:010.06:148:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:214.311:404.75:440.05:430.16:148:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:064.36:230.16:230.36:158:21Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:184.612:494.26:580.27:010.46:168:20Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:544.41:324.27:300.37:380.66:168:19Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:244.32:144.27:590.38:180.76:178:19Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:474.22:564.28:290.39:050.86:188:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:204.13:404.39:060.310:040.96:188:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:134.14:274.49:540.311:090.96:198:17First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:144.05:184.610:540.36:208:16First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:174.06:154.712:120.811:58 AM0.26:218:15Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:224.17:154.91:120.61:030.16:218:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:274.18:145.12:100.42:06-0.16:228:14Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:51 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 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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