Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 7:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 12:14 am (4.6 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 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:324.85:564.412:320.26:595:02Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:345.06:574.312:40-0.31:340.07:005:02Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:345.27:544.31:36-0.42:32-0.27:015:01Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:305.38:494.32:30-0.53:28-0.37:025:01Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:255.39:434.23:25-0.64:22-0.37:035:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:225.110:394.24:19-0.65:14-0.37:045:01Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:205.011:374.15:11-0.56:04-0.27:045:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:174.86:03-0.46:54-0.17:055:02Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:364.11:134.66:55-0.27:440.07:065:02Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:344.12:064.47:490.08:360.17:075:02Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:304.12:564.38:470.29:280.27:075:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:244.23:454.29:460.410:180.27:085:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:164.34:334.110:440.411:070.17:095:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:084.45:224.011:390.411:540.17:095:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:594.56:124.012:320.37:105:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:504.67:023.912:400.01:230.27:115:04Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:384.77:493.91:240.02:110.17:115:04Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:234.78:333.92:070.02:560.17:125:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:054.69:143.82:49-0.13:400.07:125:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:444.69:523.83:29-0.14:220.17:135:05New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:194.510:243.74:08-0.15:010.17:145:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:464.410:493.74:46-0.15:380.17:145:06Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:034.411:133.85:24-0.16:150.17:145:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:314.411:523.86:03-0.16:520.07:155:07Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:154.46:46-0.17:320.07:155:08Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:433.91:094.37:380.18:19-0.17:165:09First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:444.12:114.28:440.29:13-0.27:165:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:524.23:194.19:580.210:12-0.37:165:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:004.44:253.911:090.111:12-0.47:175:11Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:074.55:313.912:150.07:175:11Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:154.76:373.812:14-0.51:17-0.27:175:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:48 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 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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