Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 13m at 10:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (4.4 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 - Jun 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:074.06:380.16:240.26:008:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:284.812:563.97:200.27:020.46:008:19Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:134.61:463.98:010.47:400.66:008:19Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:594.42:373.98:430.68:220.76:008:20Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:484.33:283.99:260.69:110.85:598:21First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:374.24:194.010:110.610:120.95:598:21First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:244.15:084.110:570.611:160.95:598:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:114.05:564.311:430.55:598:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:584.06:464.512:170.812:290.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:483.97:354.61:160.71:170.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:393.98:224.82:130.62:060.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:303.99:065.03:070.42:550.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:173.99:495.13:590.23:460.05:598:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:033.910:345.14:500.04:37-0.15:598:25Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:523.911:235.15:40-0.15:29-0.25:598:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:473.96:29-0.26:21-0.25:598:25Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:195.112:474.07:18-0.27:14-0.25:598:26Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:195.01:504.18:07-0.28:09-0.15:598:26Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:194.92:524.38:59-0.29:100.06:008:26Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:164.83:514.59:52-0.310:140.16:008:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:114.74:484.710:46-0.311:170.26:008:27Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:034.65:424.911:39-0.46:008:27Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:554.46:365.012:180.112:31-0.46:018:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:484.37:305.11:170.11:22-0.46:018:27Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:414.28:215.22:120.02:12-0.36:018:27Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:334.29:095.13:050.03:01-0.26:018:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:224.19:545.13:550.03:49-0.16:028:27New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:094.110:385.04:440.04:340.06:028:27New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:554.011:214.85:290.15:180.16:038:27New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:424.06:120.15:590.26:038:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 1:20 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 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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