Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 1:56 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Mar 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:084.011:264.46:17-0.26:16-0.26:396:08Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:514.06:590.06:53-0.26:386:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:124.412:433.97:500.17:40-0.16:366:10Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:084.41:473.98:540.28:45-0.16:356:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:194.33:083.810:030.210:02-0.16:346:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:514.34:273.911:080.011:16-0.26:336:12Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:104.45:374.112:10-0.26:316:13Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:204.56:434.312:23-0.41:07-0.46:306:14Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:224.77:434.61:25-0.72:02-0.76:296:15Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:174.88:374.82:23-0.92:54-0.96:276:15New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:074.89:285.03:18-1.13:43-1.06:266:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:564.810:195.04:11-1.14:31-1.06:256:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:454.711:094.95:02-1.05:17-0.96:236:18Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:344.56:51-0.87:02-0.77:227:19Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:594.81:234.37:39-0.67:46-0.47:217:19Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:504.62:144.28:29-0.38:32-0.27:197:20Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:424.53:074.19:210.09:220.17:187:21First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:364.34:014.010:150.210:170.37:167:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:294.24:544.011:100.311:130.37:157:23First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:224.25:474.112:030.37:147:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:164.26:404.212:100.312:550.37:127:24Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:094.27:334.31:040.21:430.27:117:25Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:004.38:234.41:560.12:290.17:107:26Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:474.39:094.52:450.03:130.07:087:26Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:294.39:514.63:31-0.13:54-0.17:077:27Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:074.310:284.64:16-0.24:32-0.17:057:28Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:414.210:594.65:00-0.25:09-0.17:047:29Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:074.211:164.75:42-0.25:45-0.17:037:30Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:254.111:314.76:23-0.26:20-0.17:017:30Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:544.17:06-0.16:58-0.17:007:31Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:074.812:394.17:510.07:40-0.16:597:32Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 5:37 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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