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 2h 03m 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 - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:024.77:405.11:270.31:340.06:457:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:564.88:305.22:190.22:280.06:467:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:484.99:165.23:080.13:180.06:467:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:354.99:595.13:540.14:060.16:477:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:215.010:405.04:380.14:510.26:487:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:044.911:204.95:190.25:350.36:487:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:474.911:594.75:570.36:160.46:497:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:284.86:310.46:550.66:507:28Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:364.61:084.77:010.57:330.86:507:27Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:114.41:454.67:290.68:120.96:517:25Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:434.32:214.67:570.68:571.16:527:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:174.33:024.68:350.79:501.16:537:23First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:104.23:584.79:270.710:501.16:537:21First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:124.34:554.810:320.711:501.06:547:20First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:124.35:534.911:430.66:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:124.56:525.012:470.812:500.56:557:17Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:134.77:495.21:430.51:520.36:567:16Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:104.98:425.32:350.32:510.16:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:035.19:315.43:260.03:48-0.16:577:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:545.310:205.44:16-0.24:43-0.26:587:11Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:455.411:105.35:05-0.35:37-0.26:597:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:395.55:54-0.46:30-0.27:007:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:035.212:375.56:43-0.47:230.07:007:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:005.01:375.47:32-0.38:170.27:017:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:584.82:385.38:24-0.19:140.37:027:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:584.83:385.29:200.110:130.57:027:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:564.74:355.110:200.311:110.57:037:01Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:534.85:295.111:190.47:047:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:474.86:225.112:070.512:170.47:056:59Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:414.97:135.11:000.41:120.37:056:57Waning Crescent30Sat
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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