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 2h 20m 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:514.611:164.04:560.15:480.37:005:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:544.511:364.05:290.16:220.47:005:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:194.511:594.06:040.26:570.47:015:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:024.56:440.27:350.47:025:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:444.112:534.57:330.38:220.37:035:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:434.21:534.48:350.49:170.27:045:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:544.33:024.39:490.410:180.17:055:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:024.54:124.311:010.311:18-0.17:055:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:084.75:224.212:080.17:065:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:144.86:304.312:19-0.31:10-0.17:075:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:175.07:324.31:18-0.52:09-0.37:085:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:155.28:294.32:15-0.73:05-0.57:085:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:115.29:244.43:11-0.83:59-0.67:095:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:065.210:204.44:05-0.94:51-0.77:105:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:025.011:174.34:58-0.95:41-0.77:105:03Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:564.95:50-0.76:30-0.67:115:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:154.312:504.76:41-0.57:18-0.47:115:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:124.31:424.57:34-0.38:08-0.37:125:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:074.32:334.48:30-0.19:00-0.27:135:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:024.33:234.29:280.19:51-0.17:135:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:544.34:124.110:260.210:42-0.17:145:06First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:454.45:024.111:210.111:31-0.17:145:06Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:374.55:534.012:150.17:155:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:284.56:444.012:20-0.21:050.07:155:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:184.67:334.11:07-0.21:54-0.17:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:054.68:194.01:52-0.32:40-0.17:165:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:484.69:024.02:35-0.33:24-0.27:165:09Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:284.59:424.03:17-0.34:05-0.27:165:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:034.410:193.93:57-0.34:44-0.17:175:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:294.310:493.94:35-0.35:21-0.17:175:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:374.35:13-0.35:56-0.17:175:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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