Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 8:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:234.73:494.29:540.110:070.46:008:18Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:144.64:434.410:460.111:060.56:008:19Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:034.55:344.511:370.16:008:19Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:524.46:244.712:030.512:250.16:008:20Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:414.37:144.812:570.41:110.05:598:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:304.38:034.91:490.31:550.05:598:21Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:184.28:495.02:390.32:380.05:598:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:044.29:325.03:260.23:190.15:598:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:484.110:125.04:120.23:590.15:598:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:304.010:474.94:560.24:370.25:598:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:093.911:164.85:380.25:150.25:598:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:453.811:274.76:180.25:520.25:598:24Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:163.86:560.36:290.25:598:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:433.87:340.37:090.25:598:25Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:274.71:233.98:130.37:550.35:598:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:174.72:204.08:570.28:500.45:598:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:154.73:264.29:470.29:580.45:598:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:204.64:294.510:420.111:110.45:598:26First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:294.55:304.711:39-0.16:008:26First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:354.46:314.912:200.312:36-0.26:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:404.37:335.21:260.21:33-0.36:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:454.28:335.32:280.02:30-0.46:008:27Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:464.29:305.43:26-0.23:26-0.56:008:27Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:444.210:255.44:22-0.34:22-0.56:018:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:404.211:205.35:16-0.45:16-0.46:018:27Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:374.16:08-0.46:09-0.36:018:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:165.112:354.16:57-0.37:00-0.26:028:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:104.91:324.27:44-0.27:500.16:028:27Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:014.82:274.28:32-0.18:420.36:028:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:514.63:214.39:190.09:370.56:038:27Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:09 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 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.

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