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 1h 09m 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:384.78:115.02:000.42:040.36:457:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:284.88:575.12:470.42:520.36:467:36Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:154.89:395.03:310.33:380.36:477:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:594.810:185.04:130.34:230.36:477:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:414.810:544.84:520.35:050.46:487:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:194.811:244.75:280.45:450.56:497:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:504.711:384.66:010.46:240.66:497:29Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:574.711:514.66:310.47:020.76:507:27Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:124.87:010.47:420.86:517:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:274.512:524.97:340.48:290.96:527:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:154.51:444.98:160.49:261.06:527:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:124.52:504.99:110.510:320.96:537:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:244.44:165.010:210.511:370.86:547:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:444.55:335.111:360.46:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:574.66:425.212:380.612:450.26:557:17Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:044.87:455.41:360.31:500.06:567:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:075.08:425.52:320.12:50-0.26:567:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:055.39:355.53:25-0.23:47-0.36:577:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:595.410:255.44:16-0.44:43-0.46:587:12Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:525.511:165.35:05-0.45:36-0.36:597:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:465.55:54-0.46:28-0.26:597:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:075.212:405.46:41-0.37:180.07:007:08Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:595.01:345.37:27-0.18:090.37:017:06Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:524.82:295.28:150.19:020.57:017:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:464.73:235.09:050.49:570.77:027:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:404.64:165.09:590.610:520.87:037:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:344.65:074.910:550.711:450.87:037:01Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:264.75:584.911:500.77:046:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:184.86:495.012:370.712:440.67:056:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:104.87:385.01:250.71:350.67:066:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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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