Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 10:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:56 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:394.37:584.31:330.32:120.26:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:274.38:474.52:240.12:570.16:577:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:114.49:314.63:120.03:380.06:557:34Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:524.310:124.73:580.04:170.06:547:35Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:294.210:504.74:410.04:520.16:527:35Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:044.111:234.75:230.05:250.16:517:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:344.011:444.66:020.15:540.26:507:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:553.911:504.66:400.26:210.26:497:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:123.87:170.36:510.26:477:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:164.712:473.87:570.47:280.36:467:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:584.71:373.88:440.58:140.36:457:40Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:524.62:403.89:410.69:140.46:437:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:004.53:583.910:460.610:320.46:427:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:264.55:114.011:480.411:510.36:417:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:444.66:184.312:470.26:407:43Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:534.67:224.61:020.11:43-0.16:387:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:544.78:224.92:06-0.22:36-0.36:377:45Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:494.89:155.23:06-0.43:26-0.56:367:45New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:404.710:065.44:02-0.54:15-0.66:357:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:304.610:565.44:57-0.65:04-0.66:337:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:204.511:475.35:50-0.55:51-0.56:327:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:124.36:40-0.46:38-0.36:317:48Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:405.11:064.17:31-0.27:25-0.16:307:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:354.92:024.08:210.18:140.26:297:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:314.72:594.09:150.39:090.56:287:51First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:294.53:564.010:100.510:080.66:277:52First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:244.34:504.111:050.511:090.76:257:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:174.35:434.211:570.56:247:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:094.36:364.412:070.712:470.46:237:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:594.37:284.61:020.61:330.36:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:53 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 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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