Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 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 - Nov 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:555.45:57-0.36:410.07:326:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:144.812:475.26:43-0.17:290.27:326:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:074.61:395.07:300.18:170.47:336:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:004.52:324.88:170.49:070.67:346:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:544.53:244.79:080.69:580.77:356:15Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:484.53:154.69:030.79:500.76:365:14Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:414.54:054.69:590.810:400.76:375:13Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:324.64:544.610:550.811:280.66:385:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:244.75:434.611:490.76:395:11Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:154.86:334.512:140.512:410.66:405:11Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:054.97:204.512:590.41:300.56:415:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:515.08:034.51:420.32:180.46:425:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:335.08:434.42:240.23:040.36:435:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:115.09:194.43:050.23:490.36:445:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:435.09:494.33:460.14:330.36:455:07New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:064.910:144.34:260.15:170.26:465:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:275.010:484.35:080.16:000.26:465:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:074.911:364.35:510.16:450.36:475:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:014.96:390.17:340.36:485:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:394.31:134.87:340.28:280.26:495:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:574.42:304.88:390.29:270.16:505:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:084.53:364.79:490.210:250.06:515:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:114.74:374.710:560.111:22-0.26:525:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:124.95:364.711:590.06:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:135.16:344.712:18-0.412:59-0.26:545:03Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:115.27:294.71:12-0.51:55-0.36:555:03Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:055.38:214.72:05-0.62:49-0.46:565:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:555.39:114.62:56-0.63:41-0.46:575:02Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:445.210:004.53:45-0.64:31-0.36:585:02Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:325.110:494.44:33-0.45:18-0.26:585:02Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 12:18 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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