Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 12m at 12:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:504.48:264.92:100.72:120.56:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:394.59:105.02:550.62:590.56:467:36Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:234.69:494.93:370.53:450.46:467:35Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:044.610:234.84:170.44:300.56:477:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:384.710:514.74:550.45:130.56:487:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:024.711:104.75:300.35:560.66:487:31Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:174.811:334.66:040.36:380.66:497:29Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:484.96:380.37:230.76:507:28Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:104.512:315.07:150.38:120.96:517:26Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:594.41:255.07:580.39:111.06:517:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:014.32:345.08:510.410:171.06:527:24Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:214.24:065.010:000.411:230.96:537:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:394.35:235.011:140.46:537:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:484.46:315.112:250.712:240.36:547:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:544.67:345.21:240.51:290.16:557:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:564.98:305.32:190.22:29-0.16:557:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:535.19:215.33:100.03:26-0.26:567:15New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:465.310:085.34:00-0.24:20-0.26:577:14New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:365.410:535.24:47-0.25:12-0.16:577:12New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:255.411:395.05:32-0.26:020.06:587:11Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:135.46:16-0.16:500.26:597:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:254.81:025.26:580.17:360.57:007:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:134.61:515.17:380.48:240.77:007:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:034.52:434.98:200.69:141.07:017:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:554.43:354.89:060.810:071.17:027:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:494.34:284.89:580.911:011.27:027:03First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:424.35:204.810:551.011:531.17:037:01First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:344.46:114.811:520.97:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:264.57:014.812:431.012:470.97:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:184.67:504.91:300.91:400.87:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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