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 1h 06m 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:584.57:365.11:220.61:270.46:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:504.68:255.12:110.52:160.46:467:35Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:394.69:105.12:570.43:030.36:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:254.79:525.13:410.43:480.36:477:33Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:084.710:315.04:220.34:310.46:487:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:464.711:044.95:010.35:130.46:497:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:174.611:294.85:370.35:540.56:497:29Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:314.711:394.76:110.36:330.66:507:27Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:444.86:430.37:140.76:517:26Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:064.712:214.97:170.37:580.86:527:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:494.61:105.07:550.38:510.96:527:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:434.62:075.08:420.39:560.96:537:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:504.53:205.09:430.411:030.96:547:20Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:124.44:475.110:540.46:547:19Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:254.56:025.212:070.712:050.36:557:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:334.67:105.31:080.51:120.16:567:16Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:384.88:125.42:060.22:14-0.16:567:15Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:385.19:085.53:000.03:13-0.26:577:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:335.39:595.53:52-0.24:09-0.36:587:12New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:265.410:495.44:42-0.35:03-0.36:597:10New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:185.411:385.35:31-0.45:55-0.36:597:09New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:105.46:17-0.36:45-0.17:007:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:275.11:025.37:02-0.17:340.27:017:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:174.91:545.27:460.18:230.47:017:05Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:084.72:465.18:320.49:150.77:027:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:004.63:385.09:200.610:090.87:037:02First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:534.54:305.010:130.711:030.97:047:01First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:454.55:215.011:070.811:560.97:046:59First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:374.66:125.012:010.87:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:294.67:035.012:470.812:540.77:066:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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