Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 17m at 4:58 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:254.88:454.82:250.42:520.57:326:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:084.98:254.72:080.32:410.46:335:17Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:465.09:024.72:500.23:280.36:345:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:175.19:354.63:320.14:150.36:355:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:425.110:084.54:140.05:020.26:365:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:125.210:484.54:570.05:490.26:365:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:545.211:404.45:410.06:380.36:375:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:515.16:290.17:300.46:385:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:494.31:095.07:230.18:270.46:395:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:014.32:304.98:270.29:280.36:405:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:084.43:364.99:350.210:270.26:415:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:104.64:364.910:410.211:240.06:425:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:104.85:344.911:440.06:435:08Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:085.06:304.912:18-0.212:43-0.16:445:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:045.27:234.91:11-0.31:39-0.26:455:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:575.38:124.92:01-0.42:33-0.36:465:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:455.48:584.82:49-0.53:24-0.36:475:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:315.49:444.73:35-0.44:12-0.26:485:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:165.210:294.54:20-0.34:59-0.16:495:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:025.111:164.45:03-0.15:430.06:505:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:474.95:430.16:260.26:515:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:034.212:334.76:220.37:090.46:525:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:524.11:214.67:000.57:520.66:525:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:434.12:114.57:420.68:380.76:535:03First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:354.03:014.48:330.79:270.76:545:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:264.13:504.39:330.810:160.66:555:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:174.14:394.310:340.711:050.56:565:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:074.35:284.311:320.611:530.36:575:02Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:584.46:174.312:290.56:585:02Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:474.57:054.312:410.21:230.36:595:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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