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 4h 29m 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 - Apr 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:564.510:195.04:08-0.44:27-0.46:587:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:364.411:005.04:55-0.45:07-0.36:577:33Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:164.311:394.95:39-0.35:44-0.16:557:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:564.16:20-0.16:170.06:547:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:184.812:364.07:000.16:470.26:537:35Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:544.61:163.87:390.37:140.36:517:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:304.51:593.78:180.57:440.56:507:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:074.32:473.79:010.78:230.66:497:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:554.23:393.79:510.89:160.76:477:38Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:564.14:333.710:470.810:270.76:467:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:554.15:273.911:430.711:420.76:457:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:514.26:224.012:370.66:437:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:474.27:164.312:490.51:290.36:427:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:414.38:084.61:510.32:180.16:417:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:314.48:554.82:490.13:06-0.16:407:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:184.49:405.13:44-0.13:53-0.36:387:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:034.410:235.24:38-0.24:40-0.46:377:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:504.311:105.35:30-0.35:27-0.46:367:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:424.26:22-0.36:16-0.36:357:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:035.212:404.17:14-0.27:06-0.26:347:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:055.01:434.08:07-0.18:00-0.16:327:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:134.82:474.09:040.19:000.16:317:48First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:204.73:504.110:030.210:050.26:307:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:234.64:494.311:010.211:110.36:297:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:204.55:464.411:570.16:287:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:134.56:414.712:130.212:500.06:277:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:054.57:354.91:110.11:40-0.16:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:544.58:245.02:050.02:26-0.26:247:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:414.49:105.22:560.03:11-0.26:237:54Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:244.49:525.23:45-0.13:52-0.16:227:55Full Moon30Thu
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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