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 3h 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:155.112:475.46:57-0.27:400.17:066:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:144.91:495.37:46-0.18:350.27:076:54Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:154.82:545.38:400.09:340.47:086:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:174.73:565.29:400.210:340.57:086:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:174.74:545.210:420.311:330.47:096:50Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:144.85:505.211:430.37:106:49Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:104.96:445.212:290.312:420.37:116:48Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:065.07:365.21:220.21:370.27:116:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:595.18:245.22:130.12:300.27:126:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:485.39:095.23:000.13:200.17:136:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:345.39:525.13:450.14:070.27:146:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:185.310:335.04:280.14:520.27:146:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:005.211:144.95:080.25:360.37:156:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:415.111:534.75:450.46:170.57:166:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:205.06:190.56:560.67:176:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:324.512:574.96:490.67:340.87:186:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:094.41:284.87:170.78:130.97:186:35Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:434.31:414.77:490.78:551.07:196:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:214.22:224.78:300.89:461.17:206:32First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:174.33:374.79:260.810:441.07:216:31First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:174.34:444.810:360.811:410.87:226:30First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:154.55:434.811:480.77:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:124.66:414.912:370.612:540.67:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:114.97:395.01:310.41:560.37:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:075.18:335.12:240.12:550.17:256:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:595.49:235.23:15-0.13:51-0.17:266:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:505.510:135.14:06-0.34:45-0.27:276:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:415.611:055.04:56-0.45:39-0.37:286:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:355.65:47-0.46:32-0.27:296:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:014.912:345.56:37-0.47:24-0.17:306:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:004.81:355.37:28-0.28:180.07:316:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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