Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 6:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Dec 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:284.89:353.93:170.14:120.37:005:02New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:584.710:053.83:570.14:550.37:005:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:214.710:323.84:370.15:370.37:015:01Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:504.711:093.85:190.06:190.37:025:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:344.76:030.07:030.37:035:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:003.912:334.66:510.17:520.27:045:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:063.91:424.67:490.18:460.27:055:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:194.12:504.58:580.29:420.07:055:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:264.33:524.410:090.210:39-0.17:065:02First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:284.54:514.411:160.111:34-0.37:075:02Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:294.75:504.312:190.07:085:02Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:304.96:484.212:29-0.51:19-0.27:085:02Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:285.17:434.21:24-0.62:16-0.37:095:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:215.18:354.22:16-0.63:10-0.47:105:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:125.19:264.13:08-0.64:02-0.47:105:03Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:024.910:164.13:59-0.64:51-0.37:115:04Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:524.711:074.04:47-0.55:38-0.27:115:04Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:414.611:583.95:34-0.36:230.07:125:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:304.46:19-0.17:070.17:135:05Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:503.91:184.27:040.17:510.37:135:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:433.82:064.17:520.38:360.47:145:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:353.92:553.98:460.59:230.47:145:06Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:273.93:433.89:440.610:100.47:155:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:184.04:323.710:430.610:560.37:155:07Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:094.15:223.611:400.511:430.27:155:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:014.26:143.612:340.47:165:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:534.37:053.612:310.11:260.37:165:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:424.47:523.61:190.02:150.27:165:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:264.48:353.62:06-0.13:030.07:175:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:074.59:143.72:52-0.23:49-0.17:175:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:454.53:38-0.34:33-0.27:175:12New Moon31Tue
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 9:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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