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 2h 03m 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 - Jan 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:154.89:264.13:17-0.74:05-0.67:175:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:594.810:134.24:08-0.94:52-0.77:175:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:464.811:044.24:58-0.95:39-0.87:185:14Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:384.75:49-0.96:27-0.87:185:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:014.212:334.66:41-0.87:15-0.87:185:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:014.21:314.47:36-0.68:08-0.77:185:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:034.32:294.38:37-0.49:03-0.67:185:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:044.33:264.29:41-0.310:01-0.67:185:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:034.44:224.110:43-0.310:58-0.67:185:20First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:014.45:184.011:43-0.311:54-0.77:185:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:584.56:144.012:40-0.47:185:21Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:554.57:094.112:49-0.71:34-0.57:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:474.58:004.11:41-0.72:25-0.67:175:23Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:344.68:474.22:31-0.73:13-0.67:175:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:184.59:334.13:18-0.73:58-0.67:175:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:014.410:184.14:03-0.74:41-0.57:165:26Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:424.311:014.04:45-0.65:21-0.47:165:27Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:214.211:443.95:24-0.45:57-0.37:165:28Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:594.06:01-0.36:31-0.27:155:29Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:263.912:363.96:37-0.17:01-0.17:155:30Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:073.81:113.87:150.17:310.07:155:31Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:493.81:483.78:000.28:070.07:145:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:353.82:363.68:570.38:560.07:145:33Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:243.83:313.510:020.39:570.07:135:34Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:173.94:303.611:060.311:03-0.17:135:35Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:154.05:313.612:070.17:125:36Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:164.26:323.712:06-0.31:04-0.17:115:37Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:144.47:283.91:07-0.51:59-0.47:115:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:064.68:204.12:04-0.72:50-0.67:105:39New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:554.79:104.22:58-1.03:41-0.97:105:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:444.810:004.43:52-1.14:30-1.07:095:41New Moon31Mon
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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