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 3m 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 - Sep 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:184.23:134.68:520.610:061.16:457:37First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:164.24:114.69:460.611:091.06:467:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:224.25:104.810:520.66:477:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:254.36:114.912:090.912:020.56:477:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:284.47:115.11:070.71:080.36:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:304.68:095.22:030.42:110.16:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:284.89:015.42:560.23:09-0.16:497:29Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:225.09:515.43:47-0.14:05-0.26:507:28Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:135.210:415.44:37-0.35:00-0.36:517:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:065.311:325.35:27-0.45:54-0.36:517:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:025.46:15-0.56:47-0.26:527:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:265.21:005.47:03-0.47:40-0.16:537:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:225.02:005.37:52-0.38:350.16:537:21Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:194.82:595.28:44-0.19:330.36:547:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:174.83:585.29:400.110:320.56:557:18Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:144.74:535.110:390.211:300.56:567:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:094.75:475.111:380.36:567:15Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:034.86:395.112:250.512:340.36:577:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:574.97:315.11:180.41:280.36:587:12Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:505.08:195.22:080.32:190.36:587:11Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:395.09:045.22:550.33:080.26:597:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:265.19:465.13:390.23:540.37:007:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:095.110:265.04:210.34:390.37:007:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:515.111:054.95:000.35:210.47:017:05New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:305.011:404.75:360.46:010.57:027:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:064.96:090.56:400.77:037:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:104.612:314.86:380.67:170.87:037:01Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:224.512:274.87:050.67:550.97:047:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:444.41:014.87:370.68:381.07:056:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:274.41:504.98:180.69:321.17:066:57First Quarter30Fri
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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