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 4h 45m 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 - Jun 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:204.74:594.811:00-0.411:320.16:008:18Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:164.65:544.911:55-0.46:008:19Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:114.66:505.112:330.012:49-0.56:008:20Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:064.57:455.21:31-0.11:42-0.56:008:20Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:594.48:365.22:27-0.22:33-0.55:598:21Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:514.49:245.23:19-0.23:22-0.45:598:21New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:404.410:105.24:09-0.24:10-0.35:598:22New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:274.310:545.04:57-0.24:55-0.25:598:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:144.211:374.95:43-0.25:390.05:598:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:014.26:260.06:190.25:598:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:194.712:484.17:060.16:580.35:598:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:014.61:364.17:450.27:350.55:598:24Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:434.42:244.18:220.38:150.65:598:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:264.33:134.19:000.49:010.75:598:25First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:104.24:024.29:410.49:590.85:598:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:564.14:494.310:250.411:020.85:598:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:434.05:374.411:140.35:598:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:324.06:264.612:030.812:060.25:598:26Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:254.07:174.71:030.61:000.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:224.08:084.92:000.41:550.06:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:174.08:575.02:550.22:50-0.26:008:27Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:094.19:445.23:480.03:44-0.36:008:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:594.210:325.24:40-0.24:38-0.46:018:27Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:524.311:235.25:30-0.45:31-0.56:018:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:484.36:19-0.56:24-0.56:018:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:185.212:484.47:08-0.67:17-0.46:028:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:145.11:484.57:57-0.68:12-0.36:028:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:104.92:484.68:47-0.69:10-0.16:028:27Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:074.83:464.89:40-0.510:120.06:038:27Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:014.74:424.910:35-0.511:130.16:038:27Third Quarter30Wed
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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