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 2h 12m 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:274.77:504.91:360.81:440.67:066:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:164.88:344.92:220.62:360.57:076:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:005.09:144.93:060.53:260.47:086:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:405.19:494.93:490.34:150.37:086:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:165.210:224.94:320.25:040.37:096:50New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:495.310:574.95:150.15:520.37:106:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:255.311:384.85:580.16:410.37:116:47Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:115.36:430.17:310.47:116:46Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:314.71:135.27:310.18:240.57:126:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:384.62:295.28:240.29:230.57:136:43First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:524.53:395.19:260.310:240.57:146:42First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:014.64:425.110:330.411:240.57:146:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:034.75:415.211:380.37:156:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:034.96:385.212:210.312:400.27:166:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:025.17:325.21:160.11:390.17:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:585.38:245.22:080.02:350.07:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:505.49:115.22:58-0.13:270.07:196:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:385.59:565.13:45-0.24:180.07:196:33Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:235.510:405.04:30-0.15:060.17:206:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:075.411:254.95:140.05:520.27:216:31Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:515.25:550.26:360.47:226:30Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:094.712:345.16:330.37:180.67:236:29Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:554.61:194.97:090.58:000.87:246:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:434.42:054.87:440.68:430.97:246:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:324.32:554.68:220.89:291.17:256:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:244.33:464.69:080.910:191.17:266:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:164.34:354.610:070.911:101.07:276:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:064.45:244.611:110.97:286:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:574.56:134.612:010.912:120.87:296:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:484.77:024.612:500.71:110.77:306:20Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:384.87:514.71:390.52:070.57:316:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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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