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 5h 02m 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 - Nov 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:314.85:545.012:070.37:316:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:325.06:545.012:460.21:110.27:326:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:325.37:514.91:40-0.12:120.07:336:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:285.58:444.92:33-0.23:08-0.17:346:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:215.69:344.93:23-0.34:03-0.27:356:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:115.610:234.84:13-0.44:55-0.17:366:14New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:005.510:114.64:01-0.34:45-0.16:375:13New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:495.311:014.54:49-0.25:330.16:385:12Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:395.111:534.45:340.06:200.36:395:12Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:304.96:190.37:060.56:405:11Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:454.31:224.77:040.57:530.76:415:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:394.22:134.67:530.78:420.86:425:09First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:334.23:044.58:470.89:320.86:425:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:264.33:534.59:450.910:210.86:435:08First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:184.44:424.410:420.911:090.76:445:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:094.55:314.411:370.811:550.56:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:004.66:204.312:310.76:465:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:504.77:084.312:390.41:220.66:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:374.87:534.31:230.32:110.56:485:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:184.98:344.22:070.22:590.46:495:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:554.99:124.22:500.13:450.36:505:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:274.99:474.13:330.14:300.36:515:04Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:534.910:224.14:170.05:150.26:525:04Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:264.911:044.15:02-0.16:000.26:535:03Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:134.911:594.15:48-0.16:460.26:545:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:134.86:380.07:360.26:555:03Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:054.21:244.77:340.08:300.26:565:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:124.32:334.78:390.19:270.16:565:02Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:164.53:354.69:470.210:23-0.16:575:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:164.74:334.510:530.111:19-0.26:585:02Waning Crescent30Tue
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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