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 2m 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 - Jan 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:024.012:224.26:20-0.26:56-0.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:493.91:064.07:000.07:340.17:175:13Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:373.91:523.97:430.28:120.17:185:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:273.92:393.88:330.38:550.27:185:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:173.93:283.79:310.49:430.27:185:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:073.94:173.710:300.410:360.17:185:17Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:574.05:083.611:290.311:300.07:185:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:504.16:013.712:250.27:185:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:424.26:543.712:24-0.21:180.07:185:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:324.47:433.81:18-0.42:10-0.27:185:20Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:184.58:293.92:10-0.62:59-0.47:185:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:014.69:124.13:01-0.73:47-0.67:175:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:444.79:564.13:52-0.94:35-0.87:175:23New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:284.710:444.24:42-1.05:21-0.97:175:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:174.611:374.25:32-1.06:07-0.97:175:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:094.56:23-0.96:54-0.97:175:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:354.31:054.47:17-0.77:44-0.87:165:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:374.32:044.28:16-0.58:38-0.77:165:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:404.33:034.19:19-0.49:37-0.67:165:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:404.34:014.010:23-0.310:36-0.67:155:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:404.34:583.911:24-0.311:34-0.67:155:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:394.45:564.012:22-0.47:145:31Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:374.46:524.012:31-0.71:17-0.57:145:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:314.57:454.11:25-0.72:09-0.67:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:204.58:344.22:16-0.82:57-0.67:135:34Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:054.59:204.23:04-0.83:43-0.67:125:35Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:484.410:044.23:50-0.74:27-0.67:125:36Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:294.310:484.14:34-0.65:07-0.57:115:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:094.211:314.05:14-0.55:44-0.47:105:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:474.05:53-0.46:17-0.27:105:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:124.012:253.96:30-0.26:47-0.17:095:40Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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