Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 04m at 12:14 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:254.77:433.91:17-0.62:17-0.37:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:254.88:394.02:15-0.73:12-0.57:175:13Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:204.89:344.03:11-0.94:04-0.67:185:14Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:144.810:274.14:05-0.94:54-0.77:185:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:054.711:214.14:57-0.95:41-0.67:185:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:544.55:46-0.86:26-0.67:185:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:134.112:414.36:34-0.57:10-0.47:185:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:054.11:274.27:23-0.37:55-0.37:185:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:564.12:144.08:140.08:40-0.17:185:19Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:474.13:023.89:090.29:27-0.17:185:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:374.13:503.710:050.210:150.07:185:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:274.24:403.611:010.311:040.07:175:22Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:194.25:323.611:550.211:530.07:175:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:114.26:243.612:470.17:175:24Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:044.27:153.612:43-0.11:370.17:175:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:524.38:013.61:31-0.22:230.07:175:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:374.38:443.72:17-0.33:08-0.17:165:27New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:164.39:213.73:01-0.33:50-0.27:165:28New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:504.39:533.73:44-0.44:30-0.27:165:29New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:184.310:193.84:26-0.55:08-0.37:155:30New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:394.310:473.95:08-0.55:44-0.37:155:31Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:094.211:264.05:51-0.46:21-0.47:145:32Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:514.16:36-0.37:00-0.47:145:33Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:144.112:434.07:29-0.17:44-0.47:135:33First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:134.11:463.88:340.08:39-0.37:135:34First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:244.23:003.69:460.19:43-0.37:125:35First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:424.24:123.510:560.110:52-0.37:125:36First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:564.35:213.512:010.07:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:084.36:283.61:02-0.27:105:38Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:164.57:303.81:02-0.61:59-0.47:105:39Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:144.68:264.02:01-0.82:52-0.67:095:40Full Moon31Sat
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 90% 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 (90% 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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