Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 7h 03m at 11:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:52 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:095.311:224.75:150.05:490.17:316:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:515.25:540.26:310.37:326:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:054.612:345.06:310.37:120.57:336:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:494.412:174.86:050.56:520.76:345:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:344.31:014.76:370.67:330.86:355:15Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:214.21:484.67:110.78:170.96:365:14First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:114.12:374.57:550.89:060.96:375:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:024.23:274.58:550.99:590.96:385:12First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:534.24:164.510:020.810:510.76:395:12First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:434.45:054.611:070.811:430.56:405:11Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:344.55:574.612:090.66:405:10Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:264.76:484.712:340.31:070.46:415:09Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:164.97:374.71:240.12:020.26:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:035.18:244.82:14-0.12:560.06:435:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:485.39:114.73:03-0.33:49-0.16:445:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:355.410:014.73:53-0.44:41-0.26:455:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:265.310:554.64:43-0.55:33-0.36:465:06Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:245.211:564.55:33-0.46:24-0.26:475:06Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:285.16:25-0.37:17-0.16:485:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:584.51:315.07:21-0.28:130.06:495:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:014.52:334.98:200.09:100.06:505:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:024.53:304.89:230.110:080.06:515:04Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:594.64:244.810:260.111:03-0.16:525:04Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:554.85:164.711:250.011:55-0.26:535:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:494.96:084.712:210.06:545:03Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:425.06:584.712:46-0.31:15-0.16:555:03Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:325.17:464.61:34-0.32:05-0.26:555:02Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:185.18:314.62:19-0.32:54-0.26:565:02New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:025.19:144.53:03-0.33:40-0.16:575:02New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:445.09:564.43:45-0.24:24-0.16:585:02New Moon30Fri
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 1:57 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 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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