Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 45m at 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:004.31:275.07:540.69:141.17:066:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:574.22:335.08:460.710:201.17:076:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:114.24:035.09:570.711:261.07:086:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:354.35:245.111:170.67:096:51First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:474.46:335.212:270.812:290.57:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:554.77:365.31:250.51:350.27:106:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:585.08:325.42:190.22:370.07:116:47Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:555.29:235.43:110.03:34-0.17:126:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:475.510:115.34:00-0.24:29-0.27:126:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:385.610:595.24:48-0.35:22-0.27:136:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:295.611:485.05:35-0.36:140.07:146:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:205.56:20-0.27:040.27:156:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:384.81:125.37:050.17:530.47:156:39Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:304.62:055.17:490.38:450.77:166:38Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:244.43:005.08:370.69:380.97:176:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:194.43:554.99:300.810:341.07:186:36Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:144.44:484.810:270.911:281.07:196:34Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:074.45:394.811:250.97:206:33Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:594.56:304.812:190.912:210.97:206:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:524.67:204.81:080.81:140.87:216:31Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:434.78:074.81:530.72:050.77:226:30Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:324.98:514.82:360.62:540.67:236:29Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:165.09:304.73:160.53:400.67:246:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:565.010:054.63:550.54:250.67:256:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:305.010:344.54:310.45:090.67:256:25New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:555.010:564.45:060.45:530.67:266:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:095.011:194.35:410.46:350.77:276:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:355.111:574.26:180.47:190.77:286:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:195.06:580.48:070.87:296:21Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:474.21:155.07:440.59:020.97:306:20Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:514.12:334.98:410.510:030.87:316:19First Quarter31Thu
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 7:34 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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