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 2h 03m at 10:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:57 am (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 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:154.35:054.111:140.511:230.76:227:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:154.35:574.312:090.46:217:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:134.46:524.512:310.51:030.26:207:57Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:124.47:464.71:340.31:560.06:197:58Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:084.58:375.02:330.12:48-0.26:187:58Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:014.69:265.23:29-0.23:38-0.46:177:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:514.610:145.34:23-0.44:29-0.56:168:00New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:424.511:045.45:17-0.55:20-0.56:158:01New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:364.511:595.36:09-0.66:10-0.56:148:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:354.47:01-0.57:01-0.46:138:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:595.21:364.47:53-0.47:55-0.36:128:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:025.02:374.48:47-0.38:52-0.16:118:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:034.93:374.59:43-0.29:530.16:118:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:014.84:344.610:40-0.210:550.16:108:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:564.75:284.711:35-0.211:550.16:098:06First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:484.66:224.812:28-0.26:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:404.67:145.012:520.11:19-0.36:088:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:314.58:055.11:460.02:07-0.36:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:204.58:525.22:38-0.12:53-0.36:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:064.59:365.23:27-0.13:37-0.26:068:10Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:504.410:185.24:13-0.14:18-0.16:058:11Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:334.310:595.14:58-0.14:580.06:058:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:154.211:374.95:410.05:350.26:048:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:564.16:210.16:090.36:048:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:134.812:354.06:590.26:400.46:038:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:394.61:123.97:350.37:110.46:038:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:414.61:443.98:100.47:470.56:028:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:134.52:184.08:490.48:330.66:028:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:024.53:124.19:350.49:340.66:018:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:014.44:124.210:280.310:480.66:018:17Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:094.45:094.411:250.26:018:17Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:17 am — 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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