Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 4:56 pm (4.7 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:064.13:253.99:310.39:440.17:175:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:564.14:143.810:270.410:320.17:175:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:474.15:053.811:220.311:210.07:185:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:394.25:563.812:150.27:185:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:314.26:483.812:11-0.11:070.17:185:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:214.37:363.81:00-0.21:550.07:185:16Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:064.48:213.81:48-0.32:42-0.17:185:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:474.49:013.92:35-0.43:27-0.27:185:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:224.49:383.93:21-0.64:10-0.37:185:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:524.510:134.04:06-0.64:52-0.47:185:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:194.510:474.04:51-0.75:34-0.57:185:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:544.411:294.15:37-0.76:15-0.57:185:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:394.46:25-0.66:58-0.57:175:22Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:224.212:354.27:18-0.47:46-0.57:175:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:274.21:424.18:19-0.38:41-0.57:175:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:374.22:533.99:26-0.29:42-0.47:175:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:434.33:593.810:33-0.110:45-0.57:175:26Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:484.45:033.811:37-0.211:47-0.67:165:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:524.46:063.812:37-0.47:165:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:544.57:073.912:47-0.71:34-0.57:155:29Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:514.68:024.11:43-0.82:27-0.77:155:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:424.78:534.22:37-0.93:17-0.87:155:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:304.69:414.23:28-0.94:05-0.87:145:32New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:144.610:294.24:17-0.94:50-0.87:145:33New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:584.411:154.25:03-0.85:31-0.77:135:34Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:414.35:46-0.66:10-0.57:135:35Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:004.112:244.16:28-0.46:47-0.37:125:36Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:464.01:083.97:11-0.17:23-0.27:115:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:324.01:543.87:560.17:59-0.17:115:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:213.92:433.68:470.38:410.07:105:39First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:113.93:333.69:440.49:310.17:105:40First Quarter31Tue
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 8:08 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 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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