Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:08 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 2:54 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:124.66:334.212:14-0.71:01-0.57:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:134.77:304.21:10-0.81:58-0.67:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:084.88:244.32:05-0.92:51-0.77:185:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:594.89:154.32:58-1.03:42-0.87:185:15Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:484.810:044.23:48-0.94:31-0.87:185:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:354.610:534.24:36-0.95:17-0.77:185:17Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:214.511:424.15:22-0.76:00-0.67:185:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:064.36:06-0.56:42-0.47:185:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:314.012:524.26:50-0.37:24-0.27:185:19Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:204.01:394.07:35-0.18:06-0.17:185:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:103.92:273.98:240.18:500.17:185:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:013.93:163.89:180.39:370.17:175:22Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:524.04:063.710:150.310:270.17:175:23Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:424.04:563.711:110.311:170.07:175:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:354.15:483.712:050.27:175:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:274.16:403.712:08-0.112:580.07:175:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:174.27:293.812:59-0.31:48-0.17:165:27Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:044.38:143.81:49-0.42:36-0.37:165:28New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:454.48:543.92:37-0.63:22-0.47:165:29New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:244.59:324.03:24-0.74:07-0.67:155:30New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:004.510:094.14:12-0.84:52-0.77:155:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:374.510:494.14:59-0.95:35-0.87:145:32Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:194.511:374.25:46-0.86:19-0.87:145:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:094.46:36-0.77:05-0.77:135:34Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:354.21:084.27:31-0.67:55-0.77:135:35First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:414.22:124.18:32-0.48:52-0.67:125:36First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:484.23:154.09:37-0.39:53-0.67:125:37First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:524.34:163.910:42-0.310:54-0.67:115:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:554.35:163.911:44-0.411:54-0.77:105:38Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:574.46:164.012:42-0.57:105:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:574.57:134.112:51-0.81:38-0.67:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:31 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 47% 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 (47% 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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