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 3h 05m 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 - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:154.88:244.22:050.02:510.17:005:02New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:554.99:034.22:51-0.13:390.07:015:01New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:314.99:404.23:37-0.24:26-0.17:015:01New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:074.910:204.24:23-0.35:12-0.27:025:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:474.911:074.25:10-0.45:58-0.27:035:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:384.85:59-0.46:46-0.27:045:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:064.212:394.86:50-0.37:36-0.27:055:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:114.31:444.77:48-0.28:30-0.27:055:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:184.32:464.68:52-0.19:27-0.37:065:02First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:214.53:454.59:580.010:25-0.47:075:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:204.64:424.411:01-0.111:21-0.57:085:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:194.85:384.412:02-0.27:085:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:174.96:344.412:16-0.61:00-0.37:095:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:135.07:284.41:10-0.71:54-0.47:105:03Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:045.08:184.42:01-0.72:46-0.57:105:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:525.09:064.42:51-0.73:35-0.57:115:04Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:384.99:534.33:38-0.64:22-0.47:115:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:224.710:394.24:24-0.55:07-0.37:125:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:064.611:264.15:07-0.45:49-0.27:135:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:494.45:47-0.26:280.07:135:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:124.012:324.36:260.07:070.17:145:06Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:003.91:164.17:060.27:450.27:145:06Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:493.92:024.07:490.38:250.37:155:07Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:393.92:503.98:420.59:090.37:155:07Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:293.93:393.89:420.59:590.37:155:08Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:194.04:283.710:440.510:510.27:165:09Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:104.15:203.711:430.411:450.07:165:09Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:034.26:143.712:400.27:165:10Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:564.37:073.812:40-0.11:340.07:175:11Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:454.57:563.91:33-0.32:25-0.27:175:11New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:314.68:424.02:25-0.53:15-0.47:175:12New Moon31Fri
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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