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 4h 32m 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 - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:494.69:114.92:54-0.33:21-0.36:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:334.69:554.93:42-0.34:05-0.36:577:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:144.510:374.94:28-0.34:45-0.26:557:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:554.411:174.85:11-0.35:23-0.16:547:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:334.311:544.75:52-0.25:570.06:537:35Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:104.16:310.06:270.16:517:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:264.612:434.07:070.16:540.26:507:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:394.51:083.97:430.37:210.36:497:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:464.51:293.98:210.47:570.36:477:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:254.52:133.99:060.58:430.46:467:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:174.43:173.910:020.59:460.56:457:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:214.44:294.011:030.511:040.56:437:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:404.45:344.212:040.36:427:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:574.56:384.412:180.31:020.16:417:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:064.67:394.71:250.11:58-0.16:407:43Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:074.78:365.02:27-0.22:51-0.46:387:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:024.79:285.23:24-0.43:43-0.66:377:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:554.810:195.44:20-0.64:34-0.76:367:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:474.711:115.45:14-0.75:24-0.76:357:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:414.66:07-0.86:14-0.76:337:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:065.312:374.56:59-0.77:04-0.56:327:48Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:045.21:354.47:51-0.57:55-0.36:317:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:035.02:344.48:45-0.38:50-0.16:307:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:024.83:314.49:40-0.19:480.16:297:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:594.74:274.410:370.010:490.26:287:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:534.65:214.511:320.011:480.26:277:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:454.56:144.712:250.06:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:374.57:064.812:440.21:15-0.16:247:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:274.57:574.91:370.12:02-0.16:237:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:164.58:455.02:280.02:47-0.16:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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