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 6h 49m at 11:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (4.2 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 - Oct 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:214.77:525.11:350.71:450.67:066:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:114.88:395.12:210.62:340.67:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:574.99:215.13:040.53:210.57:086:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:394.99:595.03:460.44:060.57:096:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:165.010:334.94:250.44:510.57:096:50Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:455.010:594.85:040.35:340.57:106:48Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:005.011:194.75:400.36:180.57:116:47Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:215.111:504.76:170.37:020.67:126:46Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:015.26:560.37:490.77:126:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:364.612:515.27:390.38:420.77:136:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:354.51:545.18:300.49:430.87:146:42Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:554.53:225.19:330.510:460.77:156:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:134.54:445.110:450.411:480.67:166:39Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:194.65:515.211:540.37:166:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:224.86:545.212:470.412:590.27:176:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:245.17:525.31:430.12:000.07:186:35Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:225.38:465.32:36-0.12:57-0.27:196:34Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:155.59:365.33:27-0.23:51-0.27:206:33New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:055.610:235.24:16-0.34:44-0.27:216:32New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:545.611:105.15:03-0.35:34-0.17:216:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:425.511:574.95:48-0.26:220.07:226:29Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:315.36:320.07:090.27:236:28Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:454.71:205.27:140.27:550.47:246:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:354.52:095.07:560.58:420.77:256:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:274.43:014.98:400.79:320.87:266:25First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:204.43:534.89:290.910:240.97:276:24First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:124.44:444.810:240.911:150.97:276:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:044.45:344.711:210.97:286:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:564.56:244.712:050.812:160.87:296:21Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:474.67:134.812:540.71:100.77:306:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:384.78:014.81:400.62:020.67:316:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:27 am — 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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