Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 8:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 1:54 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:354.33:534.110:080.010:22-0.37:175:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:274.34:434.011:040.011:13-0.27:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:184.35:344.011:580.07:185:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:114.46:264.012:03-0.312:49-0.17:185:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:024.47:164.012:51-0.31:39-0.17:185:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:504.48:044.01:38-0.32:25-0.27:185:16Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:354.48:484.02:23-0.43:10-0.27:185:17Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:164.49:303.93:06-0.43:52-0.27:185:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:524.310:083.93:47-0.44:31-0.27:185:19Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:224.210:393.84:26-0.45:08-0.27:185:20Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:344.210:573.85:03-0.45:42-0.27:185:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:464.211:143.95:40-0.36:14-0.27:175:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:224.211:534.06:20-0.26:47-0.27:175:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:094.17:05-0.17:26-0.37:175:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:434.11:034.08:000.08:16-0.37:175:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:454.12:083.99:100.19:19-0.37:175:25Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:024.23:253.810:230.110:28-0.37:165:26Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:224.34:423.811:31-0.111:36-0.57:165:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:364.45:543.812:34-0.37:165:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:454.67:013.912:41-0.71:34-0.57:155:29Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:474.78:014.11:42-0.92:29-0.87:155:30New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:434.88:564.32:39-1.13:22-0.97:145:31New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:354.99:494.43:34-1.24:12-1.17:145:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:254.810:424.44:26-1.25:00-1.17:135:33New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:144.711:344.45:17-1.15:46-1.07:135:34Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:014.56:06-1.06:31-0.97:125:35Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:254.312:494.36:54-0.77:15-0.77:125:36Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:164.31:384.17:45-0.48:01-0.57:115:37First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:084.22:283.98:38-0.18:49-0.37:115:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:594.13:183.89:340.09:40-0.17:105:39First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:514.14:103.810:290.110:32-0.17:095:40First Quarter31Fri
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 5:08 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 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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