Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 12m at 3:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:10 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:254.73:294.49:50-0.110:100.36:008:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:414.74:344.610:47-0.111:200.36:008:19Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:504.65:364.811:45-0.36:008:19Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:534.56:375.012:260.112:43-0.46:008:20Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:564.57:385.21:290.01:39-0.56:008:20Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:564.58:355.32:28-0.22:35-0.65:598:21Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:544.59:295.43:25-0.33:29-0.65:598:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:474.410:205.34:19-0.44:21-0.65:598:22New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:404.411:115.25:11-0.55:12-0.55:598:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:334.46:00-0.56:01-0.35:598:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:015.112:264.36:47-0.46:49-0.15:598:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:514.91:194.37:33-0.27:350.15:598:24Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:394.72:114.38:18-0.18:220.35:598:24Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:284.53:034.39:030.19:130.55:598:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:174.43:544.49:500.210:070.75:598:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:054.34:444.510:370.211:030.75:598:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:544.25:334.611:230.211:570.75:598:25First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:424.26:234.712:100.25:598:26Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:324.17:134.812:510.612:560.26:008:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:234.08:024.81:430.51:430.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:124.08:494.92:340.42:290.16:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:594.09:314.93:220.23:150.06:008:27Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:414.010:094.94:090.14:010.06:008:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:214.010:434.94:540.04:46-0.16:018:27Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:574.111:124.95:38-0.15:32-0.16:018:27Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:354.111:454.96:22-0.26:19-0.16:018:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:194.27:05-0.37:06-0.16:028:27Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:294.91:144.37:49-0.37:580.06:028:27Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:254.82:174.48:36-0.38:560.16:028:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:304.73:224.69:28-0.310:010.26:038:27Third Quarter30Fri
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 6:23 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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