Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 59m at 10:08 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:52 pm (4.3 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 - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:524.58:064.21:46-0.92:30-0.77:085:41Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:414.68:564.32:38-0.93:19-0.87:085:42Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:264.59:434.33:28-0.94:05-0.87:075:43Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:104.510:284.34:15-0.94:49-0.77:065:44Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:524.411:134.24:59-0.75:30-0.67:055:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:344.211:574.15:41-0.66:08-0.47:045:46Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:164.16:21-0.46:43-0.27:035:47Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:424.012:583.97:01-0.17:16-0.17:035:48Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:273.91:433.87:440.17:500.07:025:49Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:153.92:313.68:330.28:300.17:015:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:053.93:213.69:290.39:220.17:005:51Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:553.94:123.510:280.410:220.16:595:52Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:483.95:053.611:250.311:230.06:585:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:434.06:003.712:210.16:575:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:384.16:533.812:22-0.11:14-0.16:565:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:294.37:434.01:19-0.32:05-0.36:555:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:154.48:284.12:12-0.62:53-0.56:545:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:594.69:124.33:04-0.83:40-0.76:535:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:414.69:554.43:55-0.94:26-0.86:515:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:254.610:414.54:45-1.05:12-0.96:506:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:134.511:324.55:35-1.05:57-0.96:496:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:054.46:26-0.96:44-0.86:486:01Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:294.51:024.27:20-0.77:34-0.76:476:02Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:314.52:024.18:19-0.58:31-0.56:466:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:364.43:034.09:21-0.39:32-0.46:446:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:384.44:024.010:24-0.210:34-0.46:436:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:394.45:014.011:24-0.311:34-0.46:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:394.45:594.112:21-0.46:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 1:00 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 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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