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 5h 03m 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 - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:484.55:264.811:18-0.26:038:27Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:374.46:154.912:000.312:08-0.26:048:27Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:274.37:064.912:540.312:57-0.16:048:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:184.37:565.01:460.21:45-0.16:058:27Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:094.28:435.02:350.22:31-0.16:058:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:584.29:284.93:220.13:160.06:068:27New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:434.210:104.94:080.14:000.06:068:26New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:274.210:484.84:510.14:410.16:078:26New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:094.111:204.75:310.15:210.16:078:26New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:474.011:384.66:090.15:590.26:088:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:184.06:440.16:370.36:088:25Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:354.17:160.17:160.36:098:25Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:174.61:024.27:490.17:590.46:108:25Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:014.61:494.48:260.18:530.56:108:24First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:544.52:504.59:110.09:590.66:118:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:554.44:014.710:070.011:100.66:128:23First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:044.35:104.811:11-0.16:128:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:174.26:185.012:180.412:17-0.26:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:304.27:265.11:220.31:23-0.36:138:22Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:404.38:295.32:220.02:25-0.46:148:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:444.49:275.43:19-0.23:24-0.56:158:21Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:434.510:215.44:13-0.44:21-0.66:168:20Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:394.611:145.35:05-0.65:16-0.66:168:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:364.75:55-0.76:09-0.66:178:19Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:065.212:324.76:43-0.67:00-0.46:188:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:575.01:274.77:29-0.67:51-0.16:188:17Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:474.82:214.78:15-0.48:430.16:198:17Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:364.73:134.79:02-0.29:370.36:208:16Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:264.54:044.89:50-0.110:330.56:208:15Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:164.44:544.810:400.111:280.56:218:14Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:064.35:434.811:310.16:228:13Third Quarter31Wed
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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