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 2h 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:434.15:023.711:240.111:25-0.17:085:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:374.15:553.812:170.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:314.16:483.812:16-0.21:070.07:075:43Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:224.27:383.91:07-0.21:54-0.17:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:094.28:234.01:54-0.32:39-0.27:055:45Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:504.29:054.02:40-0.43:21-0.37:055:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:274.29:434.03:24-0.54:01-0.37:045:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:574.210:144.04:06-0.54:38-0.47:035:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:164.110:344.14:48-0.55:14-0.47:025:49Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:334.110:544.25:29-0.55:48-0.47:015:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:074.111:334.36:11-0.46:24-0.47:005:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:534.06:58-0.37:04-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:224.312:493.97:53-0.17:55-0.36:585:53Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:254.31:593.88:590.08:59-0.36:575:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:504.23:213.710:070.010:11-0.36:565:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:104.34:343.811:13-0.111:20-0.46:555:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:224.45:423.912:15-0.36:545:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:294.56:474.112:25-0.61:13-0.56:535:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:304.67:464.31:26-0.82:07-0.76:525:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:244.78:394.52:23-1.02:58-0.96:515:59New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:134.79:304.63:16-1.13:47-1.06:496:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:594.710:184.74:08-1.14:33-1.06:486:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:454.611:064.64:57-1.05:17-0.96:476:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:304.411:534.55:44-0.85:59-0.76:466:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:164.26:29-0.66:39-0.56:456:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:404.41:034.07:15-0.37:19-0.26:446:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:284.31:523.98:040.08:020.06:426:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:194.12:443.88:560.28:500.26:416:06First Quarter28Fri
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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