Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 7:36 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:08 am (4.5 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:494.77:024.012:44-0.61:35-0.47:175:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:494.88:014.11:42-0.82:30-0.67:175:13New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:444.98:554.22:38-0.93:23-0.77:185:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:354.99:464.23:31-1.04:13-0.87:185:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:244.810:384.24:22-0.95:01-0.87:185:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:124.611:284.25:11-0.85:46-0.77:185:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:584.55:58-0.66:29-0.67:185:18Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:184.112:444.36:44-0.47:11-0.47:185:18Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:084.11:314.17:31-0.27:53-0.27:185:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:584.02:194.08:210.18:37-0.17:185:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:484.03:073.89:150.29:240.07:185:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:394.03:573.710:110.310:130.07:175:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:304.14:483.711:070.311:030.07:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:224.15:403.712:000.27:175:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:154.16:323.712:520.17:175:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:074.27:223.712:45-0.21:410.07:175:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:544.28:083.81:34-0.32:28-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:364.38:503.82:22-0.43:13-0.27:165:28Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:134.39:283.93:08-0.53:55-0.37:165:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:444.410:024.03:53-0.64:37-0.47:155:30Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:104.410:344.04:38-0.75:17-0.57:155:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:394.411:104.15:23-0.75:56-0.67:145:32Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:204.311:564.26:10-0.66:37-0.67:145:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:104.27:00-0.57:22-0.57:135:34Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:554.21:114.07:58-0.38:14-0.57:135:35Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:064.22:243.89:04-0.19:15-0.47:125:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:174.33:353.710:12-0.110:20-0.47:125:36Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:244.34:413.711:17-0.211:25-0.57:115:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:314.45:463.812:18-0.37:105:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:364.46:493.912:27-0.61:16-0.57:105:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:354.57:464.01:26-0.82:10-0.67:095:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:22 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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