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 2h 11m 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 - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:064.69:174.12:56-0.93:42-0.77:085:41Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:534.610:074.23:48-1.04:29-0.87:085:42Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:384.510:564.34:38-0.95:13-0.87:075:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:224.411:434.35:25-0.85:54-0.77:065:44Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:044.26:09-0.66:33-0.57:055:45Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:304.212:474.06:54-0.37:11-0.37:045:46Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:174.11:323.87:40-0.17:49-0.17:045:47Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:054.12:203.68:300.28:290.17:035:48Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:554.03:103.59:250.39:160.27:025:49Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:464.04:023.510:210.410:100.27:015:50Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:393.94:553.411:170.411:070.27:005:51Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:344.05:493.512:110.36:595:52Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:304.06:423.612:040.11:020.26:585:53Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:224.17:323.712:590.01:500.16:575:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:084.28:163.81:50-0.22:36-0.16:565:55New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:484.38:563.92:38-0.33:19-0.26:555:56New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:244.39:314.03:25-0.54:00-0.46:545:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:554.310:024.24:11-0.54:39-0.56:535:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:254.310:344.34:57-0.55:18-0.56:525:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:004.211:144.45:43-0.55:57-0.66:506:00Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:444.06:32-0.46:37-0.56:496:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:024.412:383.97:25-0.27:23-0.46:486:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:034.41:463.78:270.08:20-0.36:476:02First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:194.32:583.69:350.19:28-0.26:466:03First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:374.34:073.610:410.110:39-0.26:456:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:494.25:123.711:440.011:46-0.36:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:584.36:163.912:43-0.16:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:024.47:164.112:48-0.41:37-0.36:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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