Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 31m at 4:18 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:134.17:14-0.37:28-0.47:085:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:484.21:133.98:13-0.28:22-0.47:085:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:004.22:283.89:21-0.19:28-0.47:075:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:234.23:463.810:29-0.110:37-0.47:065:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:364.34:563.811:34-0.211:43-0.57:055:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:454.46:033.912:35-0.47:045:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:514.57:074.112:46-0.71:32-0.67:035:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:504.78:044.31:45-0.92:26-0.87:035:48New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:424.78:564.42:40-1.13:17-1.07:025:49New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:314.79:464.53:33-1.14:05-1.07:015:50New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:174.610:354.54:23-1.14:51-1.07:005:51New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:024.511:234.55:11-1.05:35-0.96:595:52Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:474.35:58-0.86:16-0.76:585:53Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:104.412:334.26:43-0.56:56-0.56:575:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:574.21:204.07:29-0.27:36-0.26:565:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:464.12:093.98:190.08:190.06:555:56First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:374.03:003.89:120.29:080.16:545:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:294.03:523.710:070.310:020.26:525:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:224.04:443.711:020.310:580.16:515:59First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:164.05:383.811:550.311:530.06:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:104.06:313.812:460.16:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:034.17:214.012:47-0.11:340.06:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:494.28:084.11:37-0.22:19-0.16:476:02Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:314.28:494.22:26-0.43:02-0.36:466:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:074.39:264.33:13-0.53:44-0.46:446:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:394.39:584.43:58-0.64:24-0.56:436:05Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:064.310:274.44:44-0.65:04-0.56:426:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:374.311:004.55:30-0.65:44-0.66:416:07Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 48% 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 (48% 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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