Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 6:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 12:44 pm (3.8 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 - Mar 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:224.610:404.74:42-0.95:04-0.86:396:08Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:094.411:314.75:33-0.85:48-0.86:386:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:004.26:25-0.66:33-0.76:376:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:264.712:564.07:20-0.47:22-0.56:366:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:274.61:563.88:19-0.18:17-0.36:346:11First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:324.42:583.79:220.19:20-0.16:336:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:374.33:593.710:240.110:260.06:326:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:404.24:583.811:250.111:290.06:306:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:424.26:573.91:210.07:297:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:414.37:544.11:28-0.12:14-0.17:287:15Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:324.38:464.32:23-0.23:03-0.27:267:16Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:184.49:324.43:14-0.33:48-0.37:257:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:594.410:164.54:01-0.44:30-0.37:247:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:384.410:574.64:46-0.45:08-0.27:227:18Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:164.211:364.55:28-0.35:44-0.27:217:19Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:524.16:08-0.26:150.07:207:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:124.512:273.96:460.06:410.17:187:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:434.412:583.87:230.27:050.27:177:22Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:044.31:263.68:000.37:320.27:167:22Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:204.31:573.68:400.58:080.37:147:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:584.22:463.59:310.68:570.47:137:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:534.23:513.610:320.710:020.47:117:25Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:084.14:573.611:360.611:200.47:107:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:284.26:013.812:360.57:097:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:384.37:044.012:350.21:320.27:077:27Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:414.58:034.31:420.02:250.07:067:28Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:364.68:564.62:42-0.23:15-0.37:057:29Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:254.79:454.93:39-0.54:04-0.57:037:29New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:124.710:335.14:34-0.64:51-0.67:027:30New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:004.611:235.25:28-0.75:38-0.77:007:31New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:514.46:21-0.66:24-0.66:597:32Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:50 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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