Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 9:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:50 pm (4.1 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:124.83:034.29:270.09:330.26:217:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:294.84:104.410:260.010:420.26:207:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:354.75:114.611:24-0.111:480.16:197:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:364.76:114.812:21-0.36:187:58Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:344.77:095.012:510.01:16-0.46:177:59Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:314.78:055.21:51-0.22:09-0.56:168:00Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:264.68:585.32:47-0.33:00-0.66:158:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:164.69:465.43:40-0.43:49-0.56:148:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:044.610:325.34:32-0.44:36-0.46:138:02New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:524.511:175.25:21-0.45:22-0.36:138:03New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:394.46:07-0.36:05-0.16:128:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:025.012:284.36:52-0.16:470.16:118:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:484.81:174.27:350.17:270.36:108:05Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:344.62:074.18:180.38:070.56:098:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:224.52:594.19:020.48:520.76:098:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:124.33:504.29:480.59:460.86:088:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:024.34:414.210:350.510:460.86:078:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:514.25:314.411:230.511:450.86:078:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:404.16:214.512:110.46:068:10Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:304.17:114.612:430.712:590.36:058:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:204.18:004.81:380.51:460.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:094.18:454.92:320.42:340.16:048:12Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:554.19:275.03:230.23:210.06:048:13Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:384.210:065.14:130.04:09-0.16:038:13Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:204.210:455.25:02-0.14:57-0.26:038:14Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:044.211:275.25:50-0.35:46-0.36:028:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:564.26:38-0.36:36-0.26:028:15Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:195.112:544.27:26-0.37:27-0.26:028:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:185.01:574.38:16-0.38:23-0.16:018:17Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:214.93:004.49:09-0.39:240.06:018:17Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:234.84:014.610:04-0.310:290.16:018:18Third 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 12:04 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 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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