Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 5:46 pm (4.8 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 - Feb 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:084.711:354.55:15-1.25:46-1.17:085:41Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:584.56:06-1.16:32-1.07:085:42Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:294.512:484.26:57-0.87:19-0.87:075:43Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:234.51:404.07:52-0.58:08-0.67:065:44Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:194.42:333.88:49-0.29:01-0.47:055:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:144.33:273.79:48-0.19:57-0.27:055:46Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:084.24:213.710:460.010:54-0.17:045:47Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:034.15:153.711:420.011:49-0.17:035:48Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:584.16:103.712:350.07:025:49Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:524.27:043.812:42-0.21:26-0.17:015:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:434.27:533.91:33-0.32:12-0.27:005:51Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:284.38:394.02:20-0.32:56-0.26:595:52New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:094.39:214.03:04-0.43:37-0.36:585:53New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:484.29:594.03:47-0.44:14-0.36:575:54New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:224.110:324.04:27-0.34:48-0.26:565:55New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:514.010:524.05:05-0.25:18-0.26:555:56Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:063.910:594.15:41-0.15:46-0.26:545:57Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:213.811:294.26:180.06:14-0.26:535:58Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:573.86:580.16:49-0.26:525:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:124.312:463.77:470.27:33-0.26:515:59First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:044.31:473.68:510.38:30-0.16:496:00First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:084.23:053.610:020.39:44-0.16:486:01First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:304.24:233.611:100.211:02-0.26:476:02First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:584.35:353.812:120.06:466:03Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:154.46:424.012:13-0.41:11-0.36:456:04Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:204.67:424.31:17-0.72:05-0.66:446:05Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:154.78:374.62:16-0.92:56-0.86:426:06Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:064.89:294.83:12-1.13:46-1.06:416:07Full Moon28Sun
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 9:01 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 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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