Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 1:08 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:514.34:345.010:170.411:140.57:316:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:544.45:335.011:240.47:326:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:544.66:295.012:110.412:280.37:336:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:534.87:235.01:050.21:270.27:346:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:495.08:135.01:560.02:230.17:356:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:405.27:594.91:44-0.12:150.06:365:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:275.38:434.82:30-0.23:050.06:375:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:115.39:264.73:14-0.13:530.16:385:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:535.310:094.63:550.04:390.26:395:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:345.110:524.44:350.15:220.36:405:11Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:155.011:364.25:120.36:040.56:415:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:574.85:460.46:440.76:425:09Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:224.112:404.66:180.67:250.96:435:09Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:094.01:274.56:530.68:091.06:435:08Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:003.92:174.47:360.78:571.06:445:07Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:514.03:084.48:310.89:481.06:455:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:424.03:564.49:370.810:380.86:465:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:324.24:444.410:440.811:270.66:475:06Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:234.35:344.411:470.76:485:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:144.66:244.412:160.412:470.56:495:05Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:044.87:134.41:040.21:440.36:505:04Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:505.08:004.41:520.02:380.26:515:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:345.28:464.42:41-0.13:320.06:525:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:195.29:334.33:30-0.24:24-0.16:535:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:095.210:254.24:20-0.35:16-0.16:545:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:065.111:244.15:11-0.36:07-0.16:555:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:115.06:03-0.37:000.06:565:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:304.11:164.96:58-0.17:540.16:575:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:364.12:194.87:590.08:510.16:575:02First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:414.23:174.79:030.19:480.16:585:02First 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 4:51 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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