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 3h 47m 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:005.08:164.51:590.32:430.56:315:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:375.18:554.52:430.23:330.46:325:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:115.29:334.43:280.14:230.36:335:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:475.210:164.44:140.15:120.36:345:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:325.211:084.35:010.06:010.36:355:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:315.15:510.06:520.46:365:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:114.312:435.06:430.17:460.46:375:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:204.31:564.97:420.28:440.46:385:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:274.43:004.98:470.39:420.46:395:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:304.53:584.99:540.310:390.26:405:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:294.74:534.810:580.211:330.06:415:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:265.05:464.811:590.16:425:09Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:225.16:394.712:25-0.112:560.16:435:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:155.37:284.71:15-0.21:500.06:445:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:045.48:154.62:03-0.22:410.06:455:07New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:495.49:004.52:49-0.23:300.06:465:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:335.39:444.43:33-0.14:170.16:465:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:165.110:284.34:160.05:010.26:475:06New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:594.911:124.24:560.25:430.36:485:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:434.711:574.15:340.36:230.56:495:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:274.66:100.47:020.76:505:04Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:434.01:134.46:450.67:420.86:515:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:324.02:004.37:250.78:240.86:525:04First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:234.02:484.28:150.89:100.86:535:03First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:144.03:354.29:200.99:590.76:545:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:044.14:224.110:260.910:480.56:555:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:544.35:114.111:290.811:380.46:565:02Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:454.56:034.112:300.66:575:02Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:364.66:564.112:300.21:270.46:585:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:264.87:464.11:220.02:210.36:585:02Full Moon30Mon
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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