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 3h 19m 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 - Mar 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:564.58:094.31:46-0.62:28-0.56:406:08Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:434.68:584.52:39-0.73:15-0.66:386:08Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:274.59:444.63:29-0.84:00-0.66:376:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:084.510:284.64:17-0.74:41-0.66:366:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:484.311:114.65:02-0.65:20-0.56:356:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:284.111:534.55:45-0.45:55-0.36:336:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:094.06:26-0.26:27-0.16:326:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:354.41:523.88:080.17:570.17:317:13Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:184.22:393.68:520.38:280.37:297:14Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:064.13:303.59:410.59:090.47:287:15Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:594.04:223.510:370.610:070.57:277:16Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:544.05:163.511:340.711:170.57:257:17Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:504.06:103.612:290.67:247:17Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:474.07:053.712:230.41:220.57:237:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:414.17:573.91:240.22:120.37:217:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:304.28:454.12:210.12:590.17:207:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:124.39:274.43:14-0.13:43-0.27:197:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:514.410:054.64:04-0.34:27-0.37:177:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:294.410:424.74:54-0.45:09-0.47:167:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:084.311:214.95:44-0.55:52-0.57:147:23New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:514.26:34-0.46:34-0.57:137:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:064.912:424.17:24-0.37:20-0.47:127:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:004.81:433.98:18-0.18:10-0.27:107:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:074.62:503.89:180.19:090.07:097:26First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:234.53:573.810:210.210:180.17:087:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:344.45:013.911:230.211:270.17:067:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:394.46:024.112:230.17:057:28Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:404.47:014.312:310.01:190.07:037:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:384.57:584.51:32-0.22:11-0.27:027:30Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:294.58:494.72:27-0.32:59-0.37:017:31Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:144.59:364.93:19-0.43:44-0.46:597:31Full 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 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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