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 1h 51m 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 - May 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:494.38:174.71:540.42:170.26:217:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:354.39:034.92:440.32:580.26:207:56Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:184.29:444.93:310.33:370.26:197:57Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:574.110:214.94:160.24:140.26:187:58Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:334.010:534.94:590.24:490.26:177:59Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:053.911:144.85:410.25:230.26:167:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:303.811:264.86:220.25:580.36:158:00Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:553.811:574.87:020.36:350.36:158:01Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:343.87:440.47:170.36:148:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:444.81:273.98:310.48:070.36:138:03Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:424.82:373.99:240.49:090.46:128:03Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:564.73:524.110:220.310:240.46:118:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:154.74:584.311:210.211:370.36:108:05Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:224.66:004.612:170.06:108:06Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:244.67:024.912:450.21:12-0.26:098:06Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:244.68:005.21:490.02:05-0.46:088:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:214.58:555.42:48-0.22:57-0.56:088:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:144.49:465.53:45-0.33:48-0.56:078:09New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:054.410:365.44:40-0.34:38-0.46:068:09New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:574.211:275.35:32-0.35:27-0.36:068:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:504.16:22-0.26:15-0.16:058:11Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:195.012:444.07:10-0.17:020.16:058:12Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:124.81:394.07:580.17:500.36:048:12Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:054.62:344.08:460.38:400.66:048:13Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:584.43:284.09:360.59:350.76:038:14First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:504.34:214.110:270.510:330.86:038:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:394.35:124.311:160.511:310.86:028:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:284.26:034.412:020.46:028:16First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:164.16:534.612:270.712:470.46:018:16Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:064.17:434.71:210.61:310.36:018:17Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:544.08:304.92:120.52:130.26:018:18Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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