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 3h 20m 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 - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:024.59:295.13:160.03:30-0.16:217:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:454.410:115.14:02-0.14:100.06:207:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:264.410:505.04:46-0.14:490.06:197:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:054.211:264.95:270.05:240.16:187:58Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:424.111:534.86:070.15:570.26:177:59Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:124.06:450.26:270.36:167:59Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:264.07:220.36:590.36:168:00Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:134.712:524.07:590.37:360.46:158:01Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:554.71:394.08:410.48:230.46:148:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:474.72:404.19:320.49:250.56:138:03Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:494.63:554.310:300.310:410.56:128:03Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:044.65:044.511:290.111:550.46:118:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:204.66:084.712:280.06:118:05Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:304.67:115.01:030.21:25-0.26:108:06Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:354.68:125.22:06-0.12:21-0.46:098:06Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:364.69:085.43:06-0.33:16-0.66:088:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:324.610:025.54:02-0.54:09-0.76:088:08New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:264.610:555.54:57-0.65:01-0.76:078:09New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:224.511:515.45:50-0.75:53-0.66:068:09New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:194.56:41-0.66:44-0.56:068:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:475.21:164.47:32-0.57:35-0.36:058:11Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:435.02:134.48:22-0.38:270.06:058:12Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:384.83:094.49:14-0.29:230.26:048:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:314.74:034.510:070.010:210.46:048:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:224.64:554.610:590.011:180.46:038:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:124.55:464.711:500.06:038:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:014.46:364.812:140.412:380.06:028:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:514.47:274.91:070.31:250.06:028:16Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:414.48:155.01:580.22:100.06:018:16Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:294.39:015.12:470.22:530.06:018:17Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:144.39:445.13:340.13:350.06:018:17Full Moon31Wed
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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