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 51m at 6:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (4.5 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 - Jan 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:224.06:140.16:480.17:175:12Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:393.712:563.96:500.27:180.27:175:13Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:173.71:293.77:320.47:510.17:185:14First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:573.72:123.68:260.58:340.17:185:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:453.83:053.69:330.69:270.17:185:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:393.94:043.510:410.510:280.07:185:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:374.15:043.511:450.411:31-0.17:185:17Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:404.26:073.612:460.27:185:18Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:444.47:073.712:34-0.31:43-0.17:185:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:434.68:023.91:34-0.62:36-0.37:185:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:364.78:544.02:31-0.83:28-0.67:185:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:274.89:464.13:26-1.04:18-0.87:185:22Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:184.810:394.24:20-1.15:06-0.97:175:22Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:094.811:344.35:13-1.15:53-0.97:175:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:014.66:05-1.06:40-0.97:175:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:314.412:534.46:58-0.87:28-0.87:175:25Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:284.41:474.27:54-0.68:19-0.77:165:26Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:264.42:414.08:54-0.39:13-0.57:165:27Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:224.43:353.89:55-0.210:09-0.47:165:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:184.34:293.710:56-0.111:05-0.47:155:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:134.35:243.711:53-0.17:155:30Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:104.36:203.712:01-0.312:48-0.17:155:31Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:044.37:133.812:54-0.41:40-0.27:145:32Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:554.38:033.81:45-0.42:28-0.37:145:33New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:404.38:493.92:33-0.43:13-0.37:135:34New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:234.39:323.93:18-0.43:55-0.37:135:35New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:034.310:133.94:00-0.44:34-0.37:125:36New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:404.110:513.84:40-0.35:10-0.27:115:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:144.011:243.85:17-0.25:41-0.27:115:38Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:413.911:443.85:52-0.16:08-0.17:105:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:563.711:583.96:270.06:34-0.17:095:40Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:43 pm — 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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