Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 8:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:56 am (4.5 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:554.26:574.812:460.612:540.16:008:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:014.17:535.01:480.41:50-0.16:008:19Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:044.28:485.22:470.12:46-0.26:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:024.29:405.33:43-0.13:42-0.46:008:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:574.310:335.44:37-0.34:37-0.56:008:20Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:534.311:295.45:30-0.55:31-0.55:598:21Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:524.36:21-0.66:25-0.55:598:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:275.312:534.47:11-0.67:18-0.45:598:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:245.11:544.58:02-0.58:13-0.25:598:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:215.02:534.68:53-0.59:11-0.15:598:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:154.83:504.79:46-0.410:110.15:598:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:084.74:444.810:39-0.411:120.25:598:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:584.65:364.911:32-0.35:598:24Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:494.56:275.012:090.212:23-0.35:598:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:394.47:185.01:050.11:12-0.35:598:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:314.38:085.11:580.12:01-0.25:598:25Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:214.38:555.12:480.02:47-0.25:598:25Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:094.39:395.03:360.03:32-0.15:598:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:544.210:215.04:220.04:150.05:598:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:394.211:004.85:060.04:560.16:008:26New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:224.111:374.75:470.15:350.26:008:26New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:044.06:250.26:110.36:008:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:074.612:434.07:010.26:460.36:008:27Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:144.51:194.07:330.37:220.46:018:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:344.51:484.08:050.38:020.56:018:27Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:144.42:224.18:390.28:530.66:018:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:034.43:154.39:210.29:580.76:028:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:014.34:154.510:140.111:100.76:028:27First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:064.25:154.711:140.06:028:27First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:144.16:184.812:190.612:17-0.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 11:09 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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