Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 3:30 am (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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:394.51:164.07:240.27:150.46:038:27Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:074.41:584.07:560.37:520.56:048:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:194.32:414.18:280.38:350.76:048:27First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:524.33:244.29:030.39:300.76:058:27First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:414.24:104.39:480.210:370.86:058:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:404.14:584.510:420.211:440.76:068:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:444.15:514.611:410.16:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:494.16:504.812:480.612:430.06:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:584.17:505.01:480.31:45-0.26:078:26Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:034.28:485.22:460.12:45-0.36:088:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:024.39:415.33:41-0.23:42-0.56:088:25Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:584.410:355.34:35-0.44:39-0.66:098:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:554.511:295.35:26-0.65:34-0.66:098:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:544.66:16-0.76:27-0.66:108:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:245.212:534.67:05-0.77:21-0.56:118:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:195.11:524.77:54-0.78:15-0.36:118:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:134.92:504.88:44-0.69:12-0.16:128:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:074.83:464.99:35-0.510:120.16:138:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:594.64:394.910:29-0.411:110.26:138:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:514.55:314.911:22-0.36:148:21Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:424.46:235.012:080.212:15-0.26:158:21Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:344.47:155.01:030.21:07-0.26:158:20Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:274.48:055.01:550.11:57-0.16:168:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:184.48:535.02:450.12:45-0.16:178:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:074.49:375.03:330.13:320.06:178:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:544.410:194.94:180.14:160.06:188:18New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:384.410:594.85:010.14:590.16:198:17New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:214.311:354.75:400.15:390.26:208:16New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:024.26:170.26:170.36:208:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:054.612:394.26:500.26:530.46:218:15Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:154.51:074.27:200.37:290.56:228:14Waxing 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 6:45 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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