Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 3:27 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 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 - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:364.64:234.710:24-0.311:060.26:038:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:384.55:224.911:22-0.46:048:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:374.46:225.012:100.112:20-0.46:048:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:374.47:215.11:110.01:17-0.56:058:27Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:374.38:195.22:10-0.12:13-0.56:058:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:344.49:125.23:05-0.23:08-0.56:068:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:284.410:025.23:58-0.34:00-0.56:068:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:194.410:495.14:48-0.44:51-0.46:078:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:104.411:364.95:36-0.35:39-0.26:078:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:004.46:21-0.36:25-0.16:088:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:214.812:504.37:04-0.27:090.16:088:25Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:064.61:394.37:440.07:520.36:098:25Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:514.52:284.38:240.18:370.56:108:25Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:374.33:184.49:030.29:260.76:108:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:254.24:074.49:450.310:210.86:118:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:134.14:554.510:290.311:170.86:118:24First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:014.05:444.511:170.36:128:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:504.06:344.612:120.812:070.36:138:23Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:414.07:244.71:070.712:590.26:138:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:334.08:144.81:590.51:520.16:148:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:234.18:594.92:500.32:440.06:158:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:104.19:415.03:390.23:35-0.16:158:20Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:544.210:215.14:260.04:26-0.26:168:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:364.311:015.15:13-0.25:16-0.26:178:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:214.411:435.05:58-0.36:06-0.36:188:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:124.56:43-0.46:57-0.26:188:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:325.01:084.67:28-0.57:50-0.16:198:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:274.82:094.78:15-0.58:460.06:208:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:264.73:114.89:06-0.49:480.26:208:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:264.64:114.910:02-0.310:510.26:218:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:264.55:095.011:01-0.311:530.26:228:14Third Quarter31Mon
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 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 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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