Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 3:57 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:335.010:025.43:55-0.24:07-0.46:457:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:255.110:505.34:45-0.34:59-0.36:457:37New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:165.111:375.25:32-0.35:49-0.26:467:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:065.16:17-0.26:370.06:477:34Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:235.012:555.07:00-0.17:240.26:487:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:104.81:455.07:410.18:100.56:487:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:584.72:344.98:220.48:590.76:497:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:474.53:254.89:050.69:510.96:507:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:384.44:154.89:520.710:441.06:507:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:294.45:064.810:430.811:381.06:517:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:204.45:564.911:360.86:527:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:114.46:484.912:300.912:300.76:527:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:034.57:385.01:200.81:230.66:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:544.68:265.02:080.72:140.56:547:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:424.79:095.12:540.53:030.46:557:19Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:254.89:475.13:380.43:510.36:557:17Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:034.810:225.14:210.34:380.36:567:16Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:354.910:525.05:020.25:250.26:577:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:035.011:235.05:430.16:120.36:577:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:355.16:240.07:000.36:587:11Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:034.912:205.17:070.07:500.46:597:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:554.81:185.17:520.18:460.56:597:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:024.72:365.18:450.29:470.67:007:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:154.63:535.19:470.310:510.67:017:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:224.65:005.210:540.311:520.57:027:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:254.76:025.211:590.27:027:03Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:264.87:025.312:510.31:010.17:037:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:265.07:595.31:470.22:000.07:047:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:225.28:515.42:390.02:55-0.17:046:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:155.39:385.33:29-0.13:48-0.17:056:57New Moon30Sun
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 7:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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