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 1h 17m 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 - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:294.81:204.18:150.08:07-0.16:577:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:244.72:324.09:120.19:050.06:567:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:384.63:464.110:160.110:140.16:557:34First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:084.64:534.211:190.111:250.06:537:35First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:214.65:574.312:200.06:527:36First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:274.66:594.512:31-0.11:17-0.26:517:36Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:294.77:584.81:33-0.32:12-0.46:497:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:264.88:525.02:32-0.53:04-0.66:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:174.89:425.23:27-0.63:53-0.66:477:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:044.810:305.24:19-0.74:40-0.66:457:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:494.711:165.25:09-0.75:25-0.56:447:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:344.55:56-0.66:08-0.46:437:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:015.112:204.46:42-0.46:48-0.16:417:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:464.91:074.27:26-0.17:270.16:407:43Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:324.71:554.18:100.18:050.46:397:43Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:194.62:464.08:560.38:460.66:387:44Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:104.43:384.09:450.59:360.76:367:45Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:024.34:304.010:370.610:340.86:357:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:554.35:224.111:290.611:350.76:347:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:474.36:144.212:200.56:337:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:394.37:064.312:330.61:090.46:327:48Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:304.37:564.51:290.51:560.36:317:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:184.38:424.62:220.32:420.16:297:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:024.49:224.83:130.13:260.06:287:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:424.49:594.94:020.04:09-0.16:277:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:204.410:305.04:50-0.14:53-0.26:267:52New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:584.311:025.15:39-0.25:37-0.36:257:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:414.311:415.16:26-0.26:21-0.26:247:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:324.27:15-0.27:08-0.26:237:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:325.01:344.28:06-0.18:00-0.16:227:55Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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