Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 7:36 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:024.45:164.011:400.011:49-0.47:175:12Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:544.56:083.912:35-0.17:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:464.56:593.912:38-0.41:27-0.17:185:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:364.57:483.91:26-0.42:16-0.27:185:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:224.58:343.92:12-0.33:03-0.27:185:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:054.59:183.82:56-0.33:47-0.17:185:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:464.49:593.83:38-0.34:29-0.17:185:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:244.310:393.74:17-0.25:070.07:185:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:584.111:153.64:54-0.25:420.17:185:19Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:214.011:433.65:28-0.16:140.17:185:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:324.06:02-0.16:440.17:185:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:013.612:013.96:390.07:140.17:185:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:343.712:453.97:230.27:500.17:175:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:233.81:383.88:210.38:380.07:175:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:233.92:403.79:350.49:380.07:175:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:314.03:503.610:500.310:44-0.17:175:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:434.25:033.511:590.211:52-0.37:165:26Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:574.36:163.51:020.07:165:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:074.57:223.712:58-0.52:01-0.37:165:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:084.78:213.81:59-0.72:56-0.57:155:29New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:054.89:164.02:57-0.93:49-0.77:155:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:594.910:104.13:52-1.14:39-0.97:145:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:524.811:064.24:46-1.25:27-0.97:145:32Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:444.75:38-1.16:14-0.97:145:33Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:014.212:344.56:29-0.97:00-0.87:135:34Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:564.31:234.37:22-0.77:47-0.77:125:35Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:514.22:134.18:18-0.48:37-0.57:125:36First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:454.23:033.99:16-0.29:28-0.47:115:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:384.23:543.810:150.010:21-0.37:115:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:304.24:463.711:120.011:14-0.27:105:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:234.25:393.712:070.07:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:22 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 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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