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 4h 33m 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 - Sep 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:025.06:32-0.37:000.06:457:38Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:265.012:575.17:17-0.37:530.16:467:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:234.92:005.18:05-0.28:500.36:467:35Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:254.73:065.18:58-0.19:510.46:477:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:284.74:095.19:580.010:530.46:487:32Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:294.65:105.111:000.111:540.46:487:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:284.76:085.212:010.16:497:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:264.77:065.212:520.31:000.06:507:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:244.88:015.21:470.21:570.06:517:27Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:194.98:515.32:390.12:51-0.16:517:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:105.09:365.33:290.03:42-0.16:527:24New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:585.110:205.24:150.04:300.06:537:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:435.111:025.15:000.05:170.16:537:21New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:285.111:434.95:410.16:010.36:547:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:125.06:200.36:430.46:557:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:254.812:564.96:550.47:230.66:557:17Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:074.61:394.87:270.68:040.86:567:15Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:504.42:254.77:570.78:471.06:577:14Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:364.33:124.78:300.89:361.16:577:13First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:264.34:024.79:130.810:311.26:587:11First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:174.34:524.710:110.811:281.16:597:10First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:084.35:434.811:170.87:007:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:004.46:354.912:231.012:210.77:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:544.57:275.01:160.81:220.57:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:474.78:175.12:070.52:200.47:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:374.99:045.32:570.33:160.27:027:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:245.19:485.33:460.14:090.07:037:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:095.310:345.34:34-0.15:02-0.17:047:00Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:575.411:225.25:21-0.25:55-0.17:056:58Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:495.46:09-0.36:47-0.17:056:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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