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 6h 07m at 8:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:443.911:554.76:130.25:500.36:008:18Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:263.86:520.36:230.46:008:19Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:224.61:063.87:280.46:560.46:008:19Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:364.51:463.88:040.57:330.56:008:20Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:064.52:283.88:410.68:160.65:598:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:514.43:163.99:230.59:110.75:598:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:464.44:074.110:110.510:200.75:598:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:474.35:004.311:040.311:330.75:598:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:494.35:544.511:580.25:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:514.26:514.812:430.612:530.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:574.17:505.01:470.41:49-0.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:014.18:465.22:480.22:45-0.25:598:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:014.19:415.33:46-0.13:41-0.35:598:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:584.110:375.44:42-0.24:37-0.45:598:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:564.111:365.35:36-0.35:32-0.45:598:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:574.16:28-0.46:27-0.45:598:25Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:365.21:004.17:19-0.47:21-0.35:598:25Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:365.02:014.28:10-0.38:16-0.15:598:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:324.93:004.39:01-0.29:150.15:598:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:264.73:564.59:54-0.210:150.26:008:26Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:164.64:494.610:46-0.211:150.36:008:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:054.55:404.811:36-0.26:008:27Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:534.46:304.912:120.312:25-0.26:008:27Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:424.37:205.01:070.31:12-0.26:018:27Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:324.28:095.01:590.21:58-0.16:018:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:214.18:555.02:490.22:430.06:018:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:084.19:385.03:370.13:260.06:028:27New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:534.010:194.94:220.14:080.16:028:27New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:374.010:584.85:060.24:480.26:028:27New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:193.911:334.75:470.25:260.26:038:27New Moon30Thu
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 11:14 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.

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