Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 11:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 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 - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:424.46:245.012:070.312:17-0.16:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:344.47:155.01:010.31:080.06:248:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:264.48:055.11:530.21:570.06:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:174.48:535.12:420.22:450.16:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:054.49:385.13:290.23:300.16:268:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:514.410:205.04:130.14:140.16:278:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:344.310:594.94:550.24:560.26:278:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:144.311:354.85:350.25:360.36:288:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:514.36:110.26:140.46:298:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:034.712:174.26:440.36:500.56:308:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:114.612:224.37:140.37:270.66:308:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:314.612:534.47:450.28:100.76:318:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:134.51:404.68:210.29:030.86:328:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:054.52:374.79:060.210:100.86:327:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:074.43:444.810:040.211:210.86:337:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:204.34:594.911:100.26:347:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:334.36:145.012:270.612:190.16:357:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:444.47:255.21:290.41:26-0.16:357:55Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:524.58:305.32:280.22:29-0.36:367:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:534.79:275.43:24-0.13:29-0.46:377:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:504.810:215.54:17-0.34:25-0.56:387:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:465.011:135.45:08-0.55:20-0.56:387:50New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:425.15:58-0.56:14-0.56:397:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:055.312:385.16:45-0.57:05-0.36:407:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:575.11:335.17:32-0.47:57-0.16:407:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:484.92:275.18:19-0.28:500.26:417:45Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:404.73:205.09:080.09:450.46:427:43First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:324.64:125.09:590.210:420.66:437:42First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:234.55:035.010:510.311:370.66:437:41First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:144.55:545.011:440.46:447:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:064.56:455.012:300.612:360.46:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:22 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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