Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 23m at 1:56 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:254.510:513.84:53-0.55:48-0.27:175:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:594.511:313.85:36-0.56:29-0.27:185:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:454.56:22-0.47:12-0.27:185:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:233.912:404.47:13-0.38:00-0.27:185:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:284.01:454.28:14-0.28:55-0.27:185:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:384.12:554.19:24-0.19:53-0.37:185:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:454.24:004.010:34-0.110:53-0.47:185:18Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:494.45:043.911:40-0.111:52-0.57:185:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:534.56:083.812:43-0.37:185:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:564.67:093.812:51-0.61:41-0.47:185:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:554.78:053.91:47-0.72:37-0.57:185:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:484.88:583.92:41-0.83:29-0.67:175:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:394.79:484.03:34-0.84:19-0.67:175:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:284.610:383.94:24-0.85:05-0.67:175:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:154.511:283.95:11-0.75:50-0.57:175:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:014.35:56-0.56:32-0.47:175:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:173.912:464.26:40-0.37:13-0.27:165:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:063.81:324.07:26-0.17:53-0.17:165:28Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:563.82:193.98:150.18:360.07:165:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:463.83:073.79:090.39:200.17:155:30First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:373.93:563.610:060.410:080.17:155:31First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:273.94:463.611:030.410:570.07:145:32First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:184.05:383.511:580.311:480.07:145:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:124.06:303.512:510.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:044.17:203.612:40-0.21:410.07:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:514.28:063.71:30-0.32:29-0.17:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:344.38:483.82:19-0.43:15-0.37:125:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:124.49:273.83:07-0.63:59-0.47:115:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:484.510:053.93:54-0.74:43-0.57:105:39Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:224.510:434.04:41-0.85:25-0.67:105:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:004.511:274.15:27-0.86:06-0.67:095:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

Show All
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA