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 54m 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 - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:593.97:394.81:380.61:300.16:008:18Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:563.98:305.02:360.42:240.06:008:18Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:514.09:195.23:310.23:18-0.16:008:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:424.010:095.24:250.04:12-0.26:008:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:354.011:015.25:18-0.15:06-0.35:598:20New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:324.111:595.26:09-0.36:00-0.45:598:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:324.16:58-0.36:54-0.35:598:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:005.11:334.27:48-0.37:48-0.25:598:22Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:595.02:344.48:39-0.38:46-0.15:598:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:554.83:334.59:31-0.39:480.15:598:23First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:494.74:284.710:25-0.310:500.25:598:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:414.55:224.911:18-0.311:500.25:598:24First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:314.46:145.012:09-0.35:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:224.37:065.112:480.212:59-0.35:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:144.27:575.11:440.11:48-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:054.18:455.12:360.12:36-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:544.19:305.13:260.13:23-0.15:598:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:414.110:145.04:130.14:070.15:598:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:264.010:564.94:590.14:500.25:598:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:103.911:364.75:410.25:300.36:008:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:533.96:210.36:080.46:008:26Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:154.612:353.86:570.36:430.56:008:27Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:494.51:153.87:310.47:170.66:008:27Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:154.31:543.98:030.47:550.76:018:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:354.32:334.08:350.48:420.86:018:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:134.23:174.19:120.39:430.96:018:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:054.14:064.39:580.210:550.96:028:27Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:044.04:584.510:510.26:028:27Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:063.95:554.712:040.811:49 AM0.16:028:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:123.96:584.81:100.712:510.06:038:27Waning Crescent30Wed
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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