Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 7:36 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 1:11 pm (3.8 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:543.98:344.92:260.52:230.16:008:18Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:423.99:185.03:200.33:120.06:008:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:293.910:005.14:130.14:01-0.16:008:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:163.910:455.25:040.04:52-0.16:008:20Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:063.911:375.25:55-0.15:44-0.25:598:20Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:043.96:45-0.26:36-0.25:598:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:375.11:064.07:34-0.27:30-0.15:598:21Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:395.02:104.18:25-0.28:270.05:598:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:404.93:124.29:18-0.19:290.15:598:22Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:384.84:114.510:13-0.210:340.25:598:23Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:324.75:074.711:07-0.211:370.25:598:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:244.66:014.912:00-0.35:598:24Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:154.46:555.012:370.112:51-0.45:598:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:084.37:475.11:340.11:41-0.45:598:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:594.38:375.22:290.02:29-0.35:598:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:494.29:235.23:200.03:16-0.25:598:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:364.110:075.14:100.04:02-0.15:598:25New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:224.110:495.04:570.04:460.15:598:26New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:084.011:314.85:410.15:270.25:598:26New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:543.96:230.26:060.36:008:26Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:124.612:403.97:030.36:430.46:008:26Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:514.51:253.87:400.47:180.56:008:27Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:294.42:123.88:150.57:560.66:008:27Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:034.22:593.98:500.58:410.86:018:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:394.23:464.09:280.59:380.96:018:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:234.14:334.110:100.410:460.96:018:27First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:124.05:194.310:580.411:530.96:028:27First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:053.96:084.511:500.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:033.97:024.712:570.712:460.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:063.87:584.91:580.61:440.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 4:23 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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