Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 10:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:574.93:274.49:36-0.29:480.16:217:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:574.84:264.510:33-0.210:520.16:207:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:534.75:234.711:29-0.211:530.16:197:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:474.76:174.812:23-0.36:187:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:404.67:115.012:520.01:15-0.36:177:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:314.68:035.11:47-0.12:04-0.36:167:59Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:214.68:515.22:40-0.12:51-0.36:158:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:074.59:355.23:29-0.23:36-0.36:158:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:524.510:175.24:17-0.24:18-0.26:148:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:354.410:575.15:02-0.14:590.06:138:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:184.311:364.95:450.05:360.16:128:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:014.26:260.16:110.26:118:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:124.812:444.07:040.26:430.36:108:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:414.61:264.07:410.47:150.46:108:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:504.52:093.98:170.57:510.56:098:06Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:184.42:554.08:550.58:370.66:088:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:044.43:444.19:400.59:360.76:088:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:014.34:354.210:320.510:480.76:078:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:074.35:264.411:270.311:590.66:068:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:134.36:204.612:220.26:068:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:194.37:164.91:040.41:180.06:058:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:244.38:125.12:060.22:13-0.26:048:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:254.39:055.33:040.03:08-0.36:048:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:204.39:575.44:00-0.24:02-0.46:038:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:154.410:505.44:54-0.44:56-0.56:038:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:114.411:475.45:47-0.55:49-0.56:038:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:114.46:38-0.66:42-0.56:028:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:455.31:124.47:29-0.67:36-0.36:028:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:445.12:134.48:20-0.58:31-0.26:018:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:415.03:124.59:13-0.49:300.06:018:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:364.84:084.610:07-0.310:310.16:018:18Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:20 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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