Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 4:18 am (4.4 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 - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:505.05:480.46:370.67:326:18Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:104.412:204.86:200.47:140.77:336:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:484.312:314.76:510.57:510.87:346:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:224.211:51 AM4.76:240.57:290.96:345:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:554.112:344.77:050.68:130.96:355:14Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:434.21:304.67:560.79:060.96:365:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:454.32:374.69:010.710:020.76:375:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:444.43:474.610:140.710:590.56:385:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:424.64:514.711:240.611:540.36:395:11Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:414.85:554.712:290.46:405:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:405.16:554.712:490.11:290.16:415:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:365.37:514.71:43-0.22:27-0.16:425:09New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:305.58:454.72:36-0.33:23-0.26:435:08New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:235.59:384.73:29-0.54:17-0.36:445:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:185.510:344.64:22-0.55:10-0.36:455:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:175.411:344.55:15-0.56:01-0.36:465:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:165.26:07-0.46:53-0.16:475:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:344.51:155.07:00-0.27:450.06:485:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:354.52:124.97:570.08:400.16:495:05First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:344.53:064.88:570.29:350.16:505:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:304.63:574.79:570.310:280.16:515:04First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:244.74:464.610:550.311:190.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:164.85:364.611:510.26:525:03Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:084.96:264.512:080.012:440.26:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:585.07:144.512:55-0.11:340.16:545:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:455.08:004.51:40-0.12:210.16:555:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:295.08:444.42:23-0.13:070.16:565:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:115.09:264.33:040.03:510.16:575:02Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:504.810:064.23:440.04:320.26:585:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:254.710:444.14:210.05:110.26:595:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 7:34 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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