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 - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:414.211:474.76:270.16:320.36:238:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:104.47:010.17:150.46:238:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:224.612:524.57:360.08:030.56:248:11Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:084.51:444.68:150.09:010.76:258:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:044.42:474.79:020.010:100.86:258:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:104.24:014.810:000.111:200.86:268:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:244.15:144.911:070.16:278:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:354.06:255.012:270.712:160.06:288:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:454.17:355.11:300.51:23-0.16:288:05Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:524.28:385.22:290.32:26-0.26:298:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:534.49:345.23:240.13:25-0.36:308:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:494.510:255.24:16-0.14:20-0.36:318:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:434.711:125.15:05-0.25:14-0.36:318:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:364.811:595.05:52-0.36:04-0.26:328:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:274.86:36-0.26:530.06:337:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:444.81:184.87:18-0.17:400.36:337:58Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:294.62:074.87:580.08:280.56:347:56Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:164.42:564.88:390.29:190.76:357:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:044.33:464.89:210.410:130.96:367:54First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:554.24:364.810:080.611:081.06:367:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:454.15:264.810:590.66:377:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:364.16:184.812:021.011:52 AM0.66:387:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:294.17:114.812:550.912:450.66:397:49Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:214.28:024.91:450.81:380.56:397:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:124.28:484.92:330.72:280.46:407:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:594.39:295.03:170.63:160.46:417:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:404.410:054.94:000.54:030.36:417:44Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:174.510:364.94:400.34:490.36:427:43Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:484.611:014.95:190.25:340.36:437:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:154.711:294.85:560.16:200.46:437:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:484.96:330.17:070.56:447:39Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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