Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 9:23 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 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 - Nov 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:045.09:164.62:580.43:300.47:326:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:445.19:544.63:400.34:160.47:336:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:205.110:274.54:200.25:010.37:346:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:495.110:534.55:000.25:460.37:356:15New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:075.111:204.45:410.26:300.37:366:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:365.16:220.17:150.37:366:13Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:004.411:544.46:070.27:020.46:375:13Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:235.06:560.27:550.46:385:12Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:054.41:454.97:550.38:520.46:395:11First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:244.43:004.99:030.39:520.36:405:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:324.64:034.910:120.310:500.16:415:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:354.85:024.911:170.211:46-0.16:425:09Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:355.06:004.912:190.06:435:08Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:355.26:574.912:41-0.31:18-0.26:445:08Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:315.47:494.91:34-0.42:13-0.36:455:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:225.48:394.82:25-0.53:06-0.36:465:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:115.49:274.83:14-0.53:57-0.36:475:06Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:595.310:164.64:02-0.44:46-0.26:485:05Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:465.111:054.54:48-0.35:32-0.16:495:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:344.911:544.45:32-0.16:170.16:505:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:214.86:150.17:010.36:515:04Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:454.31:104.66:580.37:460.56:525:04Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:374.22:004.57:430.58:330.66:525:03Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:294.22:504.48:340.79:210.66:535:03Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:214.33:404.39:310.710:100.66:545:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:124.34:284.210:290.710:580.56:555:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:034.45:184.211:250.711:450.46:565:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:544.56:084.212:200.56:575:02Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:444.66:574.212:320.31:120.46:585:02Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:324.77:424.21:190.12:030.36:595:02Waning Crescent30Tue
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 6:06 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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