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 4h 38m 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 - Sep 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:125.012:555.36:59-0.47:330.06:457:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:074.81:545.27:47-0.38:290.26:457:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:064.72:555.28:38-0.19:270.46:467:35First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:064.53:555.19:350.110:280.56:477:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:054.54:535.110:350.211:280.66:477:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:024.55:495.111:360.36:487:31Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:594.56:435.112:250.512:340.36:497:30Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:554.67:365.11:190.41:300.26:497:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:494.78:255.12:100.32:220.26:507:27Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:404.89:105.12:580.33:120.26:517:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:274.99:525.13:420.23:590.26:527:24Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:115.010:325.04:240.24:440.36:527:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:535.011:114.85:040.35:270.46:537:22Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:324.911:494.75:400.46:080.66:547:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:094.86:120.56:470.76:547:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:254.512:384.86:410.57:250.96:557:17Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:564.412:464.77:080.68:031.16:567:16Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:214.31:114.77:390.68:471.26:567:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:554.21:584.78:190.69:411.26:577:13Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:514.22:594.79:110.710:421.26:587:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:014.24:184.810:170.711:421.16:597:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:054.35:304.911:290.66:597:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:074.56:355.012:400.912:390.57:007:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:084.77:355.21:360.61:440.37:017:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:065.08:305.32:280.32:440.17:017:05Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:015.39:215.33:190.03:42-0.17:027:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:525.510:105.34:09-0.24:37-0.27:037:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:445.611:005.24:58-0.35:32-0.27:047:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:385.611:535.05:47-0.36:25-0.17:046:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:355.66:36-0.37:180.07:056:58Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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