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 49m 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 - Jun 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:184.46:084.712:000.512:220.06:008:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:254.47:094.91:070.41:19-0.26:008:19Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:304.48:085.12:090.12:15-0.36:008:19Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:314.49:045.33:08-0.13:11-0.56:008:20New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:284.49:585.44:04-0.44:05-0.66:008:20New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:244.410:535.44:59-0.55:00-0.65:598:21New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:214.411:505.35:52-0.65:53-0.65:598:21New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:214.46:44-0.66:46-0.55:598:22Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:495.21:214.47:35-0.67:39-0.45:598:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:475.02:204.58:26-0.58:34-0.25:598:23Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:434.93:184.59:19-0.49:320.05:598:23First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:374.74:124.610:12-0.310:310.25:598:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:294.65:044.711:05-0.311:300.25:598:24First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:184.55:554.911:56-0.25:598:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:084.46:465.012:260.212:45-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:584.47:365.01:190.11:33-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:484.38:245.12:110.12:19-0.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:364.39:105.13:000.03:04-0.15:598:26Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:234.39:535.13:460.03:460.05:598:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:074.210:345.04:310.04:280.06:008:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:494.111:134.95:140.05:070.16:008:26Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:294.011:474.75:550.15:440.26:008:27Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:063.96:320.16:190.36:008:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:074.612:333.97:080.26:530.36:018:27Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:104.612:474.07:420.27:310.46:018:27Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:454.61:244.18:180.28:160.56:018:27Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:324.62:174.29:000.19:130.56:028:27Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:284.53:214.49:500.010:240.66:028:27Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:344.54:294.610:470.011:370.56:028:27Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:444.45:344.811:47-0.26:038:27Waning Crescent30Sat
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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