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 3m 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:404.92:404.29:010.08:590.06:217:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:584.83:454.310:000.010:050.16:207:57First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:074.84:464.411:000.011:120.16:197:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:094.75:454.611:57-0.16:187:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:084.76:424.812:150.012:53-0.36:177:59Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:054.77:395.01:16-0.11:46-0.46:168:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:594.78:315.22:13-0.32:36-0.56:158:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:494.79:205.33:07-0.33:25-0.56:148:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:364.610:065.33:58-0.44:11-0.46:138:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:214.510:505.34:47-0.44:55-0.36:138:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:064.411:335.15:34-0.35:37-0.16:128:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:514.36:18-0.26:170.16:118:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:165.012:374.27:000.06:540.36:108:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:594.81:244.07:410.27:290.56:098:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:434.62:134.08:220.48:040.66:098:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:304.53:034.09:050.58:460.76:088:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:194.43:544.09:510.69:420.86:078:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:094.34:444.110:400.610:470.86:078:09Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:584.25:334.211:300.511:510.86:068:10Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:474.26:234.412:190.46:058:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:374.27:134.512:510.61:090.26:058:11Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:294.28:024.71:490.51:590.16:048:12Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:194.38:474.92:440.32:48-0.16:048:13Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:074.39:305.13:380.13:37-0.26:038:13New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:534.310:115.24:30-0.14:26-0.36:038:14New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:404.310:565.35:21-0.35:16-0.46:028:15New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:334.311:485.26:11-0.46:06-0.46:028:15Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:314.27:01-0.46:58-0.36:028:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:495.11:334.37:52-0.47:51-0.26:018:17Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:535.02:354.38:45-0.38:49-0.16:018:17Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:564.93:364.49:41-0.39:520.06:018:18First Quarter31Sat
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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