Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 1:56 am (4.5 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:595.010:215.14:120.34:310.47:066:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:405.011:004.94:510.45:140.57:076:54Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:195.011:374.75:270.45:560.67:086:52Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:544.95:590.56:350.77:096:51Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:114.512:184.86:270.67:120.97:096:50Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:394.412:204.86:540.67:501.07:106:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:564.312:494.87:240.78:331.27:116:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:294.21:354.88:030.79:251.27:126:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:234.22:324.88:520.710:261.27:126:44Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:374.23:454.99:570.811:291.17:136:43Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:494.35:074.911:120.77:146:42Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:534.56:185.112:280.912:240.57:156:41Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:564.77:225.21:240.61:310.37:166:39Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:565.08:205.32:180.32:320.17:166:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:515.39:125.43:090.03:30-0.17:176:37New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:435.510:025.33:59-0.24:27-0.27:186:36New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:355.610:525.24:48-0.35:21-0.37:196:34New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:285.711:445.05:37-0.46:15-0.27:206:33Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:245.66:25-0.37:07-0.17:206:32Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:394.81:215.57:13-0.18:000.27:216:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:374.62:205.38:030.18:540.47:226:30Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:364.53:195.18:580.39:510.67:236:28First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:354.44:155.09:570.510:490.67:246:27First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:314.55:095.010:570.611:440.67:256:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:264.56:004.911:560.67:266:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:194.66:514.912:360.612:510.67:266:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:124.87:404.91:250.51:440.57:276:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:034.98:274.92:120.42:340.47:286:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:505.09:114.92:550.33:210.47:296:21Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:345.19:524.83:360.34:060.47:306:20Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:145.110:314.64:150.34:500.47:316:19Full Moon31Sat
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 5:37 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 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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