Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 11:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:034.010:204.94:300.24:140.16:008:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:414.010:464.95:140.14:560.06:008:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:174.011:074.95:570.15:400.06:008:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:534.011:404.96:400.06:240.06:008:20Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:364.17:220.07:100.05:598:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:264.91:314.28:060.08:020.15:598:21Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:234.82:354.38:54-0.19:010.25:598:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:294.73:394.59:47-0.110:090.35:598:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:404.64:394.710:43-0.211:170.35:598:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:454.55:384.911:40-0.35:598:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:464.46:375.112:220.212:37-0.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:474.37:375.21:240.11:33-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:484.28:345.32:23-0.12:28-0.45:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:454.29:275.33:19-0.23:22-0.45:598:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:394.210:185.34:13-0.34:15-0.45:598:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:314.211:075.15:04-0.35:06-0.35:598:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:234.211:565.05:52-0.35:54-0.15:598:25Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:154.26:38-0.26:410.05:598:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:444.81:074.17:22-0.17:260.25:598:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:304.61:584.28:040.18:110.56:008:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:174.52:494.28:460.29:000.66:008:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:054.33:394.39:280.39:530.86:008:27Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:524.24:284.410:120.310:490.86:008:27Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:404.15:174.510:570.311:450.86:018:27Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:284.06:064.611:430.36:018:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:183.96:564.612:400.712:300.26:018:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:093.97:464.71:340.61:190.26:018:27Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:003.98:334.82:250.52:090.16:028:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:483.99:164.93:140.32:580.06:028:27New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:324.09:554.94:020.23:47-0.16:038:27New Moon30Thu
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 2:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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