Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 4:06 pm (4.6 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:094.57:424.91:280.71:260.56:457:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:004.68:294.92:160.62:160.46:467:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:484.69:125.03:010.53:040.36:467:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:324.79:494.93:440.43:510.36:477:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:114.710:214.94:250.34:370.36:487:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:454.810:454.95:050.25:220.36:487:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:124.911:084.85:430.26:070.36:497:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:364.911:434.86:210.16:530.46:507:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:145.07:010.17:410.56:517:26Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:294.71:065.07:430.28:350.66:517:25Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:274.62:195.08:340.29:360.76:527:24First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:424.53:425.09:350.310:400.76:537:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:014.54:525.110:440.311:430.66:537:21First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:094.65:555.211:510.26:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:134.76:575.312:430.412:550.16:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:164.97:555.31:400.21:550.06:557:17Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:155.18:485.42:340.02:52-0.26:567:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:095.29:375.43:25-0.23:47-0.26:577:14Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:005.310:235.34:13-0.24:38-0.26:587:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:485.411:085.25:00-0.25:28-0.16:587:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:355.311:545.05:44-0.16:160.16:597:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:225.26:270.07:010.37:007:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:404.81:105.17:070.27:470.67:007:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:284.71:584.97:460.48:330.87:017:05Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:174.52:484.88:250.69:221.07:027:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:094.53:404.89:090.810:131.17:027:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:014.44:314.710:010.911:061.17:037:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:524.55:224.810:570.911:581.17:047:00Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:444.56:124.811:550.87:056:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:354.67:024.812:480.912:500.87:056:57Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:14 pm — 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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