Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 7:36 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 1:11 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jun 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:494.72:144.28:220.08:290.46:008:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:394.63:084.29:090.19:220.66:008:19Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:284.54:004.39:570.210:180.76:008:19Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:174.34:504.410:450.211:150.76:008:20Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:054.35:394.611:320.25:598:20Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:534.26:294.712:100.712:180.25:598:21Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:434.17:194.81:030.61:030.25:598:22Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:334.08:074.91:550.51:480.15:598:22Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:224.08:534.92:440.42:320.15:598:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:084.09:344.93:310.33:160.15:598:23New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:514.010:114.94:170.23:590.15:598:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:303.910:424.95:010.24:430.05:598:24New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:073.911:044.95:440.15:260.05:598:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:424.011:304.96:260.16:100.05:598:25Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:214.07:070.06:560.05:598:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:114.91:104.17:480.07:440.15:598:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:024.82:104.38:33-0.18:410.25:598:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:024.73:144.59:23-0.19:460.35:598:26First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:104.64:154.710:17-0.210:540.36:008:26First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:174.45:154.911:14-0.26:008:26First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:204.36:155.012:010.312:12-0.36:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:234.27:165.21:050.21:10-0.46:008:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:264.28:155.22:050.02:08-0.46:008:27Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:264.29:115.33:02-0.13:04-0.46:018:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:224.210:035.23:57-0.23:58-0.46:018:27Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:154.210:545.14:48-0.34:51-0.36:018:27Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:084.211:435.05:38-0.35:41-0.26:028:27Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:014.26:24-0.26:28-0.16:028:27Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:314.812:534.27:08-0.27:140.16:038:27Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:174.71:444.27:500.08:000.46:038:27Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 4:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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