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 1h 43m 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 - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:193.77:050.27:04-0.27:095:41Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:333.91:023.67:520.37:44-0.17:085:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:224.01:593.58:550.48:37-0.17:075:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:214.03:103.410:070.49:44-0.17:065:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:344.04:243.511:150.310:58-0.27:065:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:574.15:353.512:180.17:055:46Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:154.36:423.712:10-0.41:17-0.27:045:47Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:214.57:424.01:15-0.62:12-0.47:035:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:184.78:374.22:14-0.93:04-0.77:025:49Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:104.89:294.43:11-1.13:53-0.97:015:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:594.810:224.64:05-1.24:41-1.17:005:51Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:484.711:154.74:58-1.25:28-1.16:595:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:384.55:50-1.16:13-1.06:585:53Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:094.612:284.26:41-0.96:59-0.86:575:54Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:034.61:204.07:34-0.57:48-0.66:565:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:594.42:153.88:31-0.38:41-0.36:555:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:554.33:103.79:300.09:38-0.16:545:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:514.24:053.710:290.110:360.06:535:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:464.15:003.711:260.111:340.06:525:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:434.15:563.812:200.06:515:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:384.26:503.912:29-0.11:110.06:506:00Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:294.27:404.01:20-0.21:58-0.16:496:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:154.38:274.12:09-0.32:42-0.26:476:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:574.39:094.22:54-0.33:23-0.26:466:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:364.29:494.23:37-0.34:01-0.26:456:04New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:124.110:234.24:18-0.34:35-0.26:446:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:434.010:484.24:57-0.25:06-0.26:436:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:053.910:544.25:34-0.15:33-0.26:416:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:173.811:164.36:100.06:00-0.26:406:07Waxing Crescent29Tue
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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