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 5h 36m 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 - Mar 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:184.211:454.56:17-0.56:25-0.56:396:08Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:114.17:07-0.47:12-0.46:386:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:444.51:183.98:05-0.28:08-0.36:376:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:024.42:343.99:08-0.19:14-0.26:366:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:184.43:433.910:13-0.110:23-0.26:346:11Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:264.44:484.011:15-0.211:28-0.36:336:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:314.55:514.212:14-0.36:326:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:334.56:524.412:30-0.51:10-0.56:306:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:294.67:474.61:28-0.72:02-0.76:296:14Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:194.79:374.73:22-0.83:51-0.87:287:15New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:054.710:244.84:14-0.84:37-0.87:267:16New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:494.611:094.85:03-0.85:22-0.77:257:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:324.511:534.75:49-0.76:03-0.67:247:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:154.36:34-0.56:42-0.47:227:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:364.612:594.27:16-0.37:18-0.27:217:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:194.51:454.07:590.07:520.07:207:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:044.32:333.98:430.28:270.27:187:21First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:524.23:243.89:310.49:090.47:177:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:444.14:163.810:240.510:050.57:167:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:374.05:083.811:180.611:090.57:147:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:314.06:013.912:120.57:137:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:254.06:544.012:110.41:040.47:127:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:184.17:464.21:100.31:540.27:107:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:084.28:354.42:060.12:410.07:097:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:534.39:184.62:59-0.13:26-0.17:077:27Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:334.49:584.73:50-0.34:11-0.37:067:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:114.410:354.94:39-0.44:55-0.47:057:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:504.411:135.05:28-0.55:39-0.57:037:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:324.311:565.06:17-0.56:23-0.57:027:30Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:224.37:07-0.57:10-0.47:017:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:504.91:214.27:58-0.38:00-0.36:597:32Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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