Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:50 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:594.66:465.012:260.112:54-0.36:008:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:004.57:455.21:290.01:48-0.46:008:19Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:594.58:415.42:29-0.22:41-0.56:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:554.49:335.53:26-0.33:33-0.56:008:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:474.410:245.44:21-0.44:24-0.55:598:21Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:394.311:145.35:13-0.45:14-0.45:598:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:314.26:03-0.36:03-0.25:598:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:055.112:254.16:51-0.26:500.05:598:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:564.91:184.07:37-0.17:360.25:598:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:464.72:124.08:230.18:240.55:598:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:374.53:054.19:100.39:150.65:598:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:274.43:574.19:580.310:110.85:598:24Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:164.34:484.310:450.411:080.85:598:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:044.35:374.411:320.35:598:25Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:524.26:274.512:040.712:170.35:598:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:424.17:174.612:580.71:020.25:598:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:324.08:064.81:510.51:470.25:598:26Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:204.08:514.82:410.42:310.15:598:26Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:064.09:314.93:300.33:160.16:008:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:483.910:074.94:170.24:000.06:008:26New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:293.910:384.95:030.14:450.06:008:27New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:073.911:064.95:480.05:300.06:008:27New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:483.911:414.96:320.06:16-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:354.07:16-0.17:04-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:304.91:314.18:01-0.17:550.06:018:27Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:294.82:334.28:49-0.18:540.16:018:27First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:364.73:344.49:42-0.19:590.26:028:27First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:414.64:334.610:37-0.211:060.26:028:27First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:414.55:314.811:32-0.36:038:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:394.46:285.012:110.112:28-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 12:04 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 58% 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 Third Quarter (58% 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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