Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 4:06 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:414.99:534.23:36-1.14:21-0.97:085:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:334.810:474.34:30-1.25:10-1.07:075:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:244.711:424.35:22-1.25:56-1.07:075:44Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:144.66:14-1.06:42-0.97:065:45Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:364.41:044.37:06-0.87:29-0.77:055:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:314.31:544.18:01-0.58:17-0.67:045:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:264.32:463.98:59-0.29:09-0.47:035:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:204.23:383.89:580.010:03-0.27:025:49First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:134.24:303.710:560.010:58-0.17:015:50First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:074.25:243.711:520.011:52-0.17:005:51Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:034.16:183.712:450.06:595:52Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:574.27:113.812:45-0.21:35-0.16:585:52Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:484.28:003.91:35-0.22:22-0.16:575:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:334.38:453.92:22-0.33:06-0.16:565:54Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:154.29:274.03:06-0.33:47-0.16:555:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:534.210:063.93:48-0.34:25-0.16:545:56Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:264.110:413.94:28-0.34:59-0.16:535:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:504.011:043.95:05-0.25:30-0.16:525:58Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:003.911:144.05:41-0.25:57-0.16:515:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:223.911:424.16:180.06:24-0.16:506:00Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:013.86:590.16:56-0.16:496:01Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:254.212:503.77:490.27:39-0.16:486:02Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:184.21:503.68:550.48:360.06:466:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:234.23:033.510:080.49:510.06:456:03Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:464.24:233.511:170.311:10-0.16:446:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:124.35:393.712:210.16:436:05Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:294.56:483.912:22-0.31:20-0.26:426:06Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:344.77:494.21:26-0.62:15-0.56:406:07Waning Crescent28Thu
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 7:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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