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 31m at 10:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:314.71:024.17:190.27:060.46:008:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:124.61:494.07:570.37:420.56:008:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:534.42:384.08:350.48:220.66:008:19Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:364.33:274.19:150.59:110.76:008:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:214.24:164.29:580.510:120.85:598:20First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:084.15:034.310:460.411:170.85:598:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:564.15:524.411:360.35:598:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:474.16:414.612:190.712:280.25:598:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:424.17:334.81:190.51:220.15:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:394.18:235.02:170.32:16-0.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:334.19:115.13:110.13:09-0.25:598:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:244.29:595.24:05-0.14:02-0.35:598:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:154.310:485.34:57-0.34:56-0.45:598:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:094.311:415.35:47-0.55:49-0.55:598:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:084.36:37-0.66:41-0.55:598:25Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:385.21:094.47:26-0.67:35-0.45:598:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:365.12:104.58:17-0.68:31-0.25:598:25Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:334.93:104.69:09-0.59:31-0.15:598:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:294.84:074.710:03-0.510:330.05:598:26Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:234.75:024.910:57-0.511:330.16:008:26Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:164.65:555.011:51-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:084.56:485.012:320.012:44-0.46:008:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:014.47:405.11:280.01:35-0.46:008:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:534.48:305.12:21-0.12:25-0.36:018:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:444.39:175.13:12-0.13:12-0.36:018:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:314.310:015.04:00-0.13:58-0.26:018:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:184.310:434.94:46-0.14:42-0.16:028:27New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:034.211:244.85:300.05:240.16:028:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:484.16:110.06:030.26:028:27Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:034.712:324.16:490.16:400.36:038:27Waxing 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 1:03 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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