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 5h 44m 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:504.81:355.47:25-0.18:110.37:066:56Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:494.72:355.38:170.19:070.57:066:55First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:494.63:355.29:130.310:050.67:076:54First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:484.64:315.110:130.511:030.77:086:52First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:444.65:245.011:130.511:580.67:096:51First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:394.76:165.012:110.57:096:49Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:334.87:065.012:500.51:060.57:106:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:264.97:545.01:390.51:580.57:116:47Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:165.18:405.02:250.42:480.47:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:025.29:235.03:080.33:350.47:136:44Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:455.210:044.93:490.34:200.47:136:43Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:265.210:434.84:280.45:030.57:146:42Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:035.111:204.65:040.45:440.67:156:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:345.011:534.45:370.56:240.77:166:39Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:474.96:080.57:010.97:166:38Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:164.311:55 AM4.96:380.67:391.07:176:37Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:334.312:324.97:130.68:201.07:186:35Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:114.31:204.97:550.69:091.17:196:34Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:074.32:204.98:470.610:071.07:206:33Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:204.33:334.99:530.711:080.97:216:32Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:344.54:514.911:080.67:216:31Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:394.75:595.012:060.712:190.57:226:29Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:415.07:035.01:020.41:250.37:236:28Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:425.28:025.11:570.12:260.17:246:27Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:395.58:575.12:50-0.13:25-0.17:256:26New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:335.79:495.03:41-0.34:21-0.27:266:25New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:265.710:414.94:33-0.45:15-0.27:276:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:205.711:344.85:24-0.46:08-0.27:276:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:165.56:14-0.36:590.07:286:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:314.71:145.37:04-0.17:500.27:296:21Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:294.62:125.17:550.18:430.47:306:20Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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