Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 4:18 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Nov 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:164.14:034.99:530.611:040.77:326:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:324.35:125.011:080.57:336:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:384.55:135.012:030.511:590.26:345:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:414.86:125.012:210.26:345:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:415.17:075.012:520.01:210.06:355:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:375.37:585.01:43-0.22:18-0.16:365:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:285.58:464.92:32-0.43:12-0.26:375:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:175.69:334.83:20-0.44:04-0.26:385:12Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:055.510:214.64:07-0.34:54-0.16:395:11Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:535.311:104.44:53-0.25:420.16:405:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:425.15:370.06:290.36:415:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:014.312:334.96:200.37:150.56:425:09Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:544.21:254.77:040.58:040.76:435:08Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:474.12:184.57:510.78:550.96:445:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:424.13:104.58:460.89:460.96:455:07Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:354.24:004.49:450.910:360.86:465:07Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:274.34:494.410:430.811:230.76:475:06Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:184.45:384.411:390.86:485:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:104.56:264.312:090.612:330.76:495:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:594.77:134.312:520.41:240.66:495:05Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:454.87:554.21:350.32:140.56:505:04Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:264.88:344.22:160.23:020.46:515:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:024.99:094.12:570.23:480.36:525:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:334.99:404.03:390.14:350.36:535:03New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:014.910:144.04:210.15:200.26:545:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:354.910:564.05:050.06:060.36:555:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:254.811:533.95:520.06:540.36:565:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:324.86:420.17:460.36:575:02Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:044.01:484.77:400.18:420.36:585:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:184.12:554.78:480.29:400.16:595:02First Quarter30Sat
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 58% 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 (58% 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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