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 51m at 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:064.56:104.612:260.26:217:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:184.57:114.912:560.31:23-0.16:207:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:254.58:105.12:000.02:18-0.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:274.59:065.43:00-0.23:12-0.46:187:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:234.59:595.53:57-0.44:04-0.56:177:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:174.510:525.54:52-0.54:57-0.66:168:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:124.411:485.45:45-0.65:49-0.56:158:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:104.46:37-0.66:41-0.46:148:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:465.21:104.37:28-0.47:33-0.36:138:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:445.12:094.38:19-0.38:270.06:138:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:414.93:074.49:12-0.19:240.26:128:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:354.74:034.510:060.010:240.36:118:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:274.64:564.610:590.011:230.46:108:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:174.55:474.711:510.06:098:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:064.56:384.812:190.412:400.06:098:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:564.47:294.91:130.31:27-0.16:088:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:454.48:175.02:040.22:12-0.16:078:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:334.49:025.12:530.12:550.06:078:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:184.39:455.13:400.13:360.06:068:10New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:024.210:245.04:250.14:160.16:058:10New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:434.110:594.95:080.14:530.16:058:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:224.011:254.85:480.25:290.26:048:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:574.011:284.76:270.26:040.26:048:12Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:243.97:040.36:400.26:038:13Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:464.07:400.37:190.36:038:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:324.81:264.08:190.38:050.46:028:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:214.72:254.29:030.39:020.46:028:15First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:194.73:344.39:550.210:130.56:028:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:254.64:404.610:530.111:270.46:018:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:364.55:424.811:51-0.16:018:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:464.46:455.012:360.312:50-0.26:018:18Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 1:53 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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