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 5h 24m at 9:23 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:54 am (4.4 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 - Apr 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:444.76:05-0.96:16-0.86:587:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:095.212:364.66:56-0.87:04-0.66:567:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:035.01:304.47:46-0.57:52-0.46:557:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:584.92:264.38:39-0.38:43-0.16:547:35Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:544.73:214.29:330.09:380.16:527:35First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:504.54:164.210:290.110:360.36:517:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:444.45:094.311:240.211:340.36:507:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:364.46:024.412:170.26:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:284.46:554.512:300.31:070.16:477:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:204.47:464.71:230.21:540.06:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:104.48:354.82:140.12:390.06:447:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:564.49:204.93:020.03:220.06:437:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:384.410:024.93:48-0.14:020.06:427:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:184.310:404.94:32-0.14:400.06:417:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:544.211:134.85:14-0.15:150.06:397:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:254.111:314.75:540.05:480.16:387:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:424.111:334.86:330.16:210.16:377:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:004.17:120.16:550.16:367:45Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:054.812:394.17:530.27:340.26:347:46Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:504.81:314.18:390.38:230.26:337:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:454.72:374.19:350.39:270.36:327:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:534.73:584.210:360.210:440.36:317:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:194.65:104.411:380.111:570.26:307:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:354.66:154.712:37-0.16:297:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:434.77:194.91:040.01:34-0.36:277:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:464.78:185.22:07-0.22:29-0.56:267:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:434.89:135.43:05-0.53:21-0.66:257:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:374.810:055.54:01-0.64:13-0.76:247:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:284.710:565.44:55-0.75:03-0.76:237:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:204.611:485.35:47-0.75:52-0.66:227:55New Moon30Sat
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 12:08 am — 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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