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 3h 40m 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 - Jun 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:284.75:024.811:00-0.311:310.26:008:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:184.65:544.911:52-0.36:008:19Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:084.56:455.012:280.212:43-0.36:008:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:594.47:365.11:220.11:31-0.36:008:20Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:494.48:245.12:140.12:18-0.25:598:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:384.49:095.13:040.03:03-0.25:598:21New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:244.39:525.13:510.03:47-0.15:598:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:094.210:335.04:360.04:280.05:598:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:524.211:124.85:190.05:080.15:598:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:354.111:464.76:000.15:450.25:598:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:154.06:370.26:190.35:598:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:074.612:533.97:120.36:530.35:598:24Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:104.51:263.97:460.37:300.45:598:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:424.51:544.08:190.38:140.55:598:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:284.52:394.18:580.29:090.65:598:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:214.43:384.39:450.210:180.65:598:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:224.44:384.510:410.111:310.65:598:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:294.35:384.711:410.05:598:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:384.26:414.912:390.412:42-0.15:598:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:504.27:455.11:430.21:44-0.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:584.28:455.32:430.02:43-0.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:004.39:425.43:40-0.33:41-0.56:008:27Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:584.310:375.44:35-0.54:38-0.66:008:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:574.411:345.35:28-0.65:33-0.66:018:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:564.46:19-0.76:27-0.66:018:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:295.212:554.57:08-0.77:19-0.46:018:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:245.11:534.67:57-0.68:13-0.26:028:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:174.92:504.68:46-0.59:080.06:028:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:084.73:444.79:36-0.410:060.26:028:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:584.64:364.810:28-0.311:040.36:038:27Third Quarter30Sun
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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