Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 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 - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:554.311:135.05:32-0.15:36-0.16:238:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:314.411:464.96:14-0.26:23-0.16:238:12Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:124.56:56-0.37:110.06:248:11Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:294.91:054.67:39-0.38:030.16:258:10Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:244.82:084.78:25-0.39:010.26:268:09Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:284.73:154.89:17-0.210:050.36:268:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:344.64:194.910:15-0.211:090.36:278:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:374.55:215.011:16-0.26:288:06Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:384.56:225.112:120.312:17-0.26:288:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:394.57:225.21:120.11:17-0.36:298:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:394.58:205.22:090.02:15-0.36:308:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:364.69:125.33:03-0.13:10-0.46:318:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:304.710:015.23:55-0.24:02-0.36:318:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:204.810:475.14:43-0.34:52-0.36:328:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:094.811:315.05:30-0.25:40-0.16:337:59New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:584.76:13-0.26:260.06:347:58Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:154.912:454.76:540.07:100.36:347:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:594.71:334.67:330.27:530.56:357:55Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:444.62:214.68:100.38:380.76:367:54Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:314.43:104.68:470.59:270.96:367:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:194.33:594.69:270.610:201.06:377:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:094.24:484.610:140.611:151.06:387:50First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:594.25:384.711:070.66:397:49First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:494.26:294.712:100.912:020.66:397:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:414.27:204.81:030.812:580.56:407:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:334.38:094.91:540.61:530.46:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:234.48:545.12:440.52:460.26:417:44Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:094.69:365.13:310.33:380.16:427:43Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:514.710:155.24:170.14:290.06:437:42Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:324.810:545.25:03-0.15:19-0.16:447:40Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:144.911:375.15:48-0.26:10-0.16:447:39Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:15 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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