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 2m 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 - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:414.41:114.77:400.58:311.06:457:37Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:254.31:594.78:170.59:291.16:467:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:204.22:594.89:060.510:391.16:477:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:264.14:164.910:100.611:471.16:477:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:424.15:365.011:270.56:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:574.26:515.112:500.912:410.46:497:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:084.37:575.31:500.61:490.26:497:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:134.68:555.42:460.32:510.06:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:124.89:485.53:380.13:50-0.26:517:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:065.110:385.54:29-0.24:46-0.36:517:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:005.211:275.45:17-0.35:40-0.36:527:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:545.36:04-0.46:33-0.26:537:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:175.212:495.36:50-0.37:240.06:547:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:084.91:435.37:35-0.18:170.36:547:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:004.72:385.28:210.19:110.66:557:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:534.53:335.19:110.310:090.86:567:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:484.44:275.010:050.511:060.96:567:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:414.45:204.911:020.76:577:13Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:344.46:124.912:010.911:58 AM0.76:587:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:274.57:055.012:540.812:530.76:587:11Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:214.67:555.01:440.81:450.66:597:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:124.78:425.02:310.72:340.57:007:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:004.89:245.03:140.63:210.57:017:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:444.910:034.93:550.64:060.57:017:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:244.910:374.84:330.54:490.67:027:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:004.911:054.75:090.55:300.67:037:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:274.811:214.55:410.66:100.77:037:01Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:374.911:384.56:100.66:500.87:046:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:574.96:390.67:310.97:056:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:134.412:365.07:120.68:171.07:066:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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