Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 8:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 1:54 pm (3.9 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:544.36:214.812:161.212:000.87:066:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:484.47:144.91:091.01:020.77:076:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:404.68:045.11:590.72:010.57:086:53Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:304.88:495.22:470.52:570.37:086:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:165.09:325.23:340.33:510.27:096:50New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:005.210:145.24:200.14:440.17:106:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:445.410:575.15:05-0.15:370.07:116:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:325.511:464.95:51-0.16:290.17:116:46Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:255.56:37-0.17:220.27:126:45Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:414.71:265.47:240.08:160.47:136:43Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:434.52:325.38:160.29:150.57:146:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:494.43:385.29:150.410:160.77:156:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:544.44:405.110:200.511:170.67:156:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:554.55:385.111:250.57:166:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:534.66:345.112:150.612:260.47:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:514.77:275.11:090.41:240.37:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:464.98:165.12:000.32:190.37:196:35Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:375.19:015.12:480.23:100.27:196:33Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:235.29:445.03:320.13:580.27:206:32Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:075.210:254.94:150.24:440.37:216:31Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:485.211:054.84:540.25:290.47:226:30Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:285.111:464.65:310.36:110.57:236:29Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:055.06:040.56:510.77:246:28Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:264.412:404.96:340.67:300.97:246:26Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:064.21:074.87:020.78:091.07:256:25Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:474.11:264.77:340.78:521.17:266:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:324.02:074.68:140.89:421.27:276:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:244.03:144.69:060.810:371.27:286:22Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:184.14:264.610:120.811:331.07:296:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:124.25:264.711:240.87:306:20Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:064.46:234.812:270.812:320.67:316:19Waning Crescent31Sun
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 5:08 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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