Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 11:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:184.22:454.89:030.410:341.16:457:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:284.24:014.810:070.411:401.06:457:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:454.25:234.911:220.46:467:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:574.36:375.112:420.812:340.36:477:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:044.57:425.21:410.51:410.16:487:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:084.88:405.42:360.22:43-0.16:487:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:055.09:325.43:280.03:41-0.36:497:30New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:595.310:225.44:18-0.34:37-0.46:507:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:525.411:125.25:07-0.45:32-0.36:507:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:465.55:55-0.46:24-0.26:517:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:025.112:415.46:41-0.47:160.06:527:24Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:544.91:365.37:27-0.28:080.36:527:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:484.72:325.28:150.19:020.56:537:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:434.53:285.19:060.39:580.76:547:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:384.54:225.010:020.510:550.86:557:18First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:334.45:154.911:000.611:500.86:557:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:264.56:074.911:560.66:567:16Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:194.56:585.012:430.812:500.66:577:14Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:124.67:485.01:320.71:420.66:577:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:044.88:345.02:190.62:320.56:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:524.99:175.03:020.53:190.56:597:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:364.99:574.93:430.54:040.56:597:09Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:164.910:334.84:220.54:470.67:007:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:514.911:054.64:570.55:290.67:017:06Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:164.911:294.55:310.56:090.77:027:04Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:214.911:424.46:020.56:490.87:027:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:445.06:340.57:290.97:037:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:134.412:255.07:090.58:151.07:047:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:594.41:175.07:520.59:091.17:046:59Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:574.32:205.08:450.510:121.17:056:57Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:42 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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