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 1h 11m 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 - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:124.03:363.89:510.49:450.36:406:07First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:054.04:293.810:460.410:420.36:396:08First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:594.05:223.811:390.311:380.26:376:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:544.06:163.912:300.26:366:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:474.17:074.012:330.11:180.16:356:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:354.27:554.21:24-0.12:030.06:346:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:184.28:374.32:13-0.22:46-0.26:326:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:554.39:154.43:00-0.33:27-0.36:316:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:284.310:474.54:46-0.45:07-0.47:307:14Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:564.211:144.65:31-0.55:46-0.47:287:15Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:234.211:424.66:16-0.56:25-0.47:277:16Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:014.27:02-0.47:06-0.47:267:16Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:224.712:504.17:51-0.37:50-0.37:247:17Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:164.61:534.08:46-0.18:44-0.27:237:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:294.53:103.99:470.09:49-0.17:227:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:524.54:223.910:520.010:59-0.17:207:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:034.55:284.111:54-0.17:197:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:084.56:314.212:07-0.212:53-0.27:177:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:104.67:324.51:10-0.41:49-0.47:167:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:084.68:294.72:10-0.52:42-0.67:157:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:004.79:204.93:05-0.73:32-0.77:137:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:474.710:085.03:58-0.84:19-0.77:127:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:314.610:535.04:48-0.75:04-0.77:117:25New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:154.511:374.95:35-0.75:46-0.57:097:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:594.46:21-0.56:26-0.47:087:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:204.812:444.27:04-0.37:04-0.17:077:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:044.61:304.17:470.07:390.17:057:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:484.52:184.08:310.28:150.37:047:29Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:364.33:093.99:180.48:560.57:027:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:284.24:023.910:090.69:500.67:017:30First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:224.14:543.911:020.610:530.67:007:31First Quarter31Mon
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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