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 2h 33m 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 - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:554.211:004.35:50-0.36:01-0.36:396:08Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:314.111:434.46:32-0.26:37-0.36:386:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:204.17:21-0.17:20-0.36:366:10Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:354.41:213.98:200.18:15-0.26:356:11First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:384.42:403.99:280.19:24-0.16:346:11First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:024.43:573.910:360.110:37-0.26:336:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:284.45:064.011:40-0.111:45-0.36:316:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:424.56:134.212:40-0.36:306:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:494.68:144.412:49-0.62:36-0.57:297:15Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:494.79:104.62:49-0.83:29-0.77:277:15Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:414.810:024.83:45-1.04:20-0.97:267:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:304.810:524.94:38-1.05:08-0.97:257:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:184.711:414.95:29-1.05:54-0.97:237:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:044.66:18-0.96:38-0.77:227:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:304.812:514.47:05-0.77:21-0.57:217:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:184.71:384.27:51-0.48:03-0.27:197:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:074.62:274.18:39-0.18:460.17:187:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:574.43:194.09:300.19:330.37:167:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:494.34:113.910:240.310:260.47:157:23Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:424.25:043.911:180.411:230.57:147:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:354.25:564.012:120.47:127:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:294.26:504.112:180.41:030.37:117:25Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:224.37:424.21:130.31:520.27:107:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:134.38:314.32:050.22:380.17:087:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:594.49:164.42:540.03:220.07:077:27Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:404.49:554.53:41-0.14:04-0.17:057:28New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:174.410:294.64:26-0.24:44-0.27:047:29New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:504.410:544.65:11-0.25:22-0.27:037:30New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:184.311:124.75:55-0.36:00-0.37:017:30New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:464.311:444.86:39-0.26:39-0.37:007:31Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:264.27:25-0.27:20-0.26:597:32Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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