Wilmington, North Carolina Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 2:48 AM — 0.2 ft (0.06 m)
- High Tide at 8:04 AM — 4.0 ft (1.22 m)
- Low Tide at 2:39 PM — -0.3 ft (-0.09 m)
- High Tide at 8:49 PM — 5.2 ft (1.58 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 10:38 AM, 11:02 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 3:24 AM, 6:52 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2026-07-12 | L 2:48 AM (0.2 ft), H 8:04 AM (4.0 ft), L 2:39 PM (-0.3 ft), H 8:49 PM (5.2 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Mon | 2026-07-13 | L 3:44 AM (0.0 ft), H 9:06 AM (4.1 ft), L 3:39 PM (-0.4 ft), H 9:48 PM (5.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | L 4:39 AM (-0.2 ft), H 10:05 AM (4.2 ft), L 4:36 PM (-0.5 ft), H 10:44 PM (5.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | L 5:30 AM (-0.3 ft), H 11:02 AM (4.3 ft), L 5:31 PM (-0.5 ft), H 11:38 PM (5.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | L 6:19 AM (-0.4 ft), H 12:00 PM (4.4 ft), L 6:24 PM (-0.4 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | H 12:30 AM (5.0 ft), L 7:06 AM (-0.4 ft), H 12:56 PM (4.5 ft), L 7:15 PM (-0.2 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-18 | H 1:19 AM (4.8 ft), L 7:51 AM (-0.3 ft), H 1:50 PM (4.5 ft), L 8:05 PM (0.1 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-19 | H 2:06 AM (4.6 ft), L 8:36 AM (-0.2 ft), H 2:43 PM (4.6 ft), L 8:58 PM (0.3 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Wilmington, North Carolina?
Today's low tide at Wilmington, North Carolina is at 2:48 AM with a tide height of 0.2 ft (0.06 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 2:39 PM (-0.3 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Wilmington, North Carolina?
Today's high tide at Wilmington, North Carolina is at 8:04 AM with a tide height of 4.0 ft (1.22 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 8:49 PM (5.2 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Wilmington?
Wilmington, North Carolina has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Wilmington today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Wilmington, North Carolina is fair. The solunar major period starts at 10:38 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Wilmington accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Wilmington, North Carolina are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Wilmington?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Shinn Point, ICWW, Wrightsville Beach, Orton Point, Wilmington Beach, Sunny Point Army Base, Wharf no.3. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Wilmington Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 10:38 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
6% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Wilmington
Tide height with solunar major period overlays