Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 7:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 12:14 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:004.43:274.69:190.110:000.06:595:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:574.54:184.510:210.210:53-0.17:005:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:514.75:074.411:200.211:43-0.17:015:01Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:444.85:584.312:160.17:025:01Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:354.96:474.212:32-0.21:090.17:035:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:245.07:354.21:18-0.21:590.07:035:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:105.08:204.22:03-0.22:470.07:045:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:534.99:034.12:46-0.13:320.07:055:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:354.89:454.03:28-0.14:150.07:065:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:154.710:253.94:070.04:560.17:065:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:534.611:023.84:430.15:330.27:075:02Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:274.411:353.85:170.16:080.37:085:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:524.35:500.26:420.47:095:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:013.712:104.26:240.27:150.47:095:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:303.812:454.27:040.37:520.37:105:03First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:153.91:344.17:550.48:370.37:115:03First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:114.02:324.19:020.59:300.27:115:04First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:134.13:354.010:170.510:270.07:125:04First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:154.34:403.911:290.411:27-0.17:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:204.55:473.912:350.37:135:05Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:274.66:533.912:29-0.31:360.07:135:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:314.87:533.91:29-0.42:34-0.27:145:06Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:304.98:504.02:28-0.63:29-0.47:145:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:285.09:454.03:25-0.84:23-0.57:155:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:254.910:434.14:20-0.85:14-0.57:155:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:234.811:424.15:14-0.96:03-0.67:165:08Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:194.76:07-0.86:52-0.57:165:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:414.11:124.57:01-0.67:41-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:394.22:044.37:57-0.38:32-0.37:175:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:364.32:554.18:56-0.19:25-0.37:175:11Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:304.33:454.09:560.010:12-0.37:175:12Third Quarter31Thu
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 84% 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 (84% 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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