Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 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 - Aug 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:524.110:255.24:290.14:23-0.16:238:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:394.311:105.25:16-0.15:15-0.26:238:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:284.411:575.16:02-0.26:07-0.26:248:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:224.56:46-0.36:59-0.26:258:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:465.01:184.77:31-0.47:520.06:268:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:384.92:174.88:17-0.38:500.26:268:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:334.73:164.99:06-0.39:520.36:278:07Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:304.54:145.010:00-0.210:550.46:288:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:274.35:125.010:57-0.111:570.56:298:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:234.26:095.011:550.06:298:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:214.27:085.012:570.412:540.06:308:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:194.28:045.01:530.41:500.06:318:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:154.38:565.02:460.32:450.16:318:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:074.39:435.03:360.23:360.16:328:00New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:564.410:265.04:240.24:240.16:337:59New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:424.411:084.95:080.25:100.26:347:58New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:284.411:474.75:490.35:530.36:347:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:124.46:260.36:340.56:357:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:254.612:554.46:590.47:130.76:367:54Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:024.41:374.47:290.57:520.86:377:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:384.22:194.47:550.68:341.06:377:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:144.13:024.48:220.69:251.26:387:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:564.03:484.59:000.610:241.26:397:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:483.94:384.59:500.711:261.26:397:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:443.95:324.610:540.76:407:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:423.96:304.812:261.112:020.66:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:434.07:304.91:240.91:090.46:427:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:424.28:255.12:180.72:110.36:427:43Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:384.49:155.33:100.43:100.16:437:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:294.610:025.43:590.14:06-0.16:447:40Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:184.810:485.44:47-0.15:00-0.26:447:39Full Moon31Sun
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 8:08 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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