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 3h 34m 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 - Jul 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:544.55:355.011:29-0.56:048:27Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:474.46:295.012:130.112:23-0.46:048:27Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:414.47:235.11:100.01:16-0.46:048:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:344.38:145.12:040.02:07-0.36:058:27Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:274.39:025.12:56-0.12:57-0.36:058:27New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:164.39:475.03:45-0.13:44-0.26:068:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:034.310:304.94:32-0.14:30-0.16:068:26New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:494.311:124.85:16-0.15:130.06:078:26New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:344.211:524.75:580.05:540.16:088:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:194.16:360.16:320.36:088:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:294.51:034.17:110.27:080.46:098:25Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:024.41:454.17:430.37:450.56:098:25Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:254.32:284.18:130.38:260.76:108:25Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:464.23:104.28:450.39:170.86:118:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:294.13:554.39:260.310:200.86:118:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:254.14:424.410:170.211:260.86:128:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:284.05:344.611:170.26:128:23First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:324.06:324.712:300.712:200.16:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:394.17:324.91:300.51:24-0.16:148:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:454.18:315.12:280.22:25-0.26:148:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:454.39:255.33:230.03:24-0.46:158:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:414.410:175.34:16-0.34:21-0.56:168:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:364.511:095.35:07-0.55:16-0.66:178:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:334.75:57-0.66:10-0.66:178:19Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:035.212:314.76:45-0.77:03-0.56:188:18Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:575.11:304.87:33-0.77:57-0.36:198:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:514.92:284.98:22-0.68:53-0.16:198:16Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:454.83:254.99:13-0.59:520.16:208:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:394.64:205.010:07-0.410:510.26:218:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:324.55:135.011:02-0.211:490.36:228:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:244.46:055.011:56-0.26:228:13Waning Crescent31Sat
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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