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 2h 34m 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 - Nov 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:014.72:375.28:22-0.19:130.27:316:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:014.73:365.19:200.110:110.37:326:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:004.74:325.010:210.311:070.37:336:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:564.75:244.911:210.37:346:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:504.85:154.912:020.211:530.16:355:15Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:435.06:054.912:140.26:365:14Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:355.16:544.912:420.11:060.26:375:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:245.27:414.91:290.01:550.16:385:12Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:105.28:254.82:130.02:420.16:395:11New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:545.29:074.72:550.03:280.16:405:11New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:355.29:474.63:350.14:110.26:415:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:145.010:264.44:130.24:520.36:425:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:504.911:014.34:470.35:310.46:435:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:194.711:284.25:190.46:080.56:445:08Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:184.711:414.15:490.46:440.66:445:07Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:444.76:230.47:220.76:455:07Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:154.112:304.67:030.58:070.76:465:06First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:074.21:274.67:560.59:010.66:475:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:134.22:384.69:050.610:000.46:485:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:274.43:534.610:200.510:590.26:495:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:334.65:004.711:300.411:560.06:505:04Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:374.86:044.712:350.26:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:405.07:054.712:53-0.21:35-0.16:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:385.28:014.81:48-0.52:33-0.36:535:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:335.48:554.82:41-0.63:28-0.56:545:03Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:275.49:494.73:34-0.74:22-0.56:555:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:225.410:454.64:27-0.85:14-0.66:565:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:205.211:434.55:19-0.76:05-0.56:575:02Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:175.16:10-0.66:56-0.36:575:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:414.51:144.97:02-0.37:48-0.26:585:02Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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