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 4h 58m 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:064.98:203.92:01-0.72:56-0.57:175:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:045.09:154.02:57-0.83:50-0.67:175:13New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:594.910:114.03:52-0.94:42-0.77:185:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:554.911:064.04:46-0.95:31-0.77:185:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:484.75:37-0.96:19-0.67:185:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:024.012:394.56:27-0.77:06-0.57:185:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:574.01:294.47:19-0.57:54-0.47:185:17Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:514.02:174.28:12-0.28:42-0.37:185:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:444.13:064.19:090.09:32-0.27:185:19First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:364.13:543.910:060.110:21-0.27:185:20First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:264.24:433.811:020.111:09-0.17:185:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:174.25:333.811:560.111:57-0.27:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:094.36:253.712:480.07:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:004.37:153.812:44-0.21:380.07:175:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:484.48:023.81:31-0.22:25-0.17:175:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:334.48:463.82:15-0.33:09-0.17:175:26Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:134.39:263.72:58-0.43:51-0.17:165:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:494.310:023.73:40-0.44:31-0.17:165:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:174.210:313.74:20-0.45:09-0.27:165:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:334.210:513.74:59-0.45:44-0.27:155:30Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:544.211:193.85:38-0.46:19-0.27:155:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:324.26:19-0.36:54-0.27:145:31Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:023.912:204.17:06-0.27:35-0.27:145:32Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:554.01:164.08:040.08:24-0.27:135:33Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:004.12:223.89:160.19:25-0.27:135:34Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:154.13:373.710:290.110:33-0.37:125:35Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:304.24:503.611:380.011:40-0.47:125:36Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:434.46:013.612:42-0.27:115:37Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:534.57:083.712:45-0.51:42-0.47:105:38Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:564.68:073.91:46-0.72:37-0.67:105:39New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:524.79:024.02:43-0.93:30-0.77:095:40New Moon31Mon
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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