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 5h 55m at 3:27 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 pm (4.9 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:465.29:024.82:480.23:160.37:316:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:305.29:444.83:300.24:010.37:326:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:125.210:244.64:100.24:450.37:336:17New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:515.111:014.54:480.35:270.47:346:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:255.010:334.44:240.35:070.56:355:15Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:484.910:514.34:570.45:450.56:365:14Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:464.811:074.35:290.46:220.66:375:13Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:184.811:464.36:040.47:020.76:385:12Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:044.86:440.47:470.76:395:12First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:384.31:014.87:350.58:410.66:405:11First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:434.42:124.88:400.59:400.56:415:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:014.53:324.89:560.510:400.36:425:09First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:124.74:414.811:070.411:380.16:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:184.95:454.812:130.26:435:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:225.16:474.912:35-0.21:150.06:445:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:225.37:454.91:30-0.42:13-0.26:455:07Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:185.58:384.92:24-0.53:09-0.46:465:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:115.59:314.83:17-0.64:03-0.46:475:06Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:055.510:254.74:09-0.74:55-0.46:485:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:005.311:214.65:00-0.65:46-0.36:495:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:555.15:50-0.46:36-0.26:505:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:174.512:504.96:40-0.27:260.06:515:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:134.51:444.87:310.08:170.16:525:04Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:094.42:364.68:260.39:100.26:535:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:034.53:274.59:230.410:020.36:545:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:554.54:164.510:200.510:520.26:555:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:474.65:054.411:150.411:400.26:565:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:384.75:554.412:080.36:565:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:294.86:454.412:270.112:590.36:575:02Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:184.97:324.41:120.11:480.26:585:02Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:35 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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