Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 7:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:44 pm (3.8 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:114.16:324.012:440.66:587:32Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:044.17:264.112:530.61:320.56:577:33Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:554.28:154.31:480.42:180.36:567:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:404.29:004.52:400.33:010.16:547:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:214.29:394.63:290.13:420.06:537:35New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:574.210:124.84:170.04:22-0.16:527:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:314.210:394.95:04-0.15:02-0.16:507:37New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:044.111:074.95:50-0.15:43-0.26:497:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:424.011:455.06:37-0.16:25-0.26:487:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:304.07:250.07:10-0.16:467:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:354.91:313.98:160.18:010.06:457:40Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:404.72:433.99:140.29:020.16:447:40First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:064.63:524.010:150.310:120.26:437:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:214.64:564.211:160.211:220.16:417:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:264.65:574.412:140.06:407:43First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:264.66:564.712:280.01:09-0.16:397:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:234.67:534.91:29-0.12:01-0.36:377:44Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:164.68:465.12:27-0.32:50-0.46:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:044.69:335.33:20-0.43:37-0.56:357:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:494.510:185.34:12-0.44:22-0.46:347:47Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:334.411:015.25:00-0.35:05-0.36:337:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:164.311:445.15:47-0.25:46-0.16:317:48Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:014.16:31-0.16:250.16:307:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:264.912:474.07:130.17:010.36:297:50Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:104.71:343.97:550.47:360.56:287:51Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:564.52:243.88:380.68:130.76:277:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:474.33:173.89:240.79:000.86:267:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:404.24:103.910:130.810:020.96:257:53Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:334.15:024.011:040.811:100.96:247:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:234.15:544.111:540.76:237:54Third Quarter30Fri
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 10:03 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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