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 3h 34m 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 - Sep 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:095.011:355.35:34-0.25:53-0.26:457:37Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:025.16:19-0.36:46-0.16:467:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:255.112:585.27:04-0.37:390.16:467:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:184.91:575.27:51-0.28:350.36:477:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:144.62:575.28:400.09:350.56:487:32Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:134.53:575.19:350.110:370.76:487:31Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:114.44:555.110:350.311:370.76:497:29Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:084.45:525.011:360.46:507:28Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:054.46:495.012:350.712:350.46:517:26Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:014.57:445.01:300.61:320.46:517:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:564.68:335.12:210.52:250.36:527:24Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:474.79:185.13:090.43:140.36:537:22New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:344.89:595.03:530.44:020.46:537:21New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:184.810:384.94:350.44:460.46:547:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:004.911:154.85:140.45:290.56:557:18New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:404.811:504.65:490.56:100.66:557:17Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:174.86:190.66:480.86:567:15Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:214.412:494.76:460.77:261.06:577:14Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:454.31:064.77:100.78:051.16:587:12Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:074.21:274.77:390.78:501.26:587:11First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:474.12:134.78:190.89:461.36:597:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:434.13:204.79:110.810:501.37:007:08First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:554.14:414.810:180.811:521.27:007:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:054.25:504.911:340.77:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:104.36:545.112:510.912:460.67:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:144.57:535.21:460.71:510.47:027:03Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:134.88:465.42:380.42:510.17:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:075.19:355.43:280.13:480.07:047:00Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:575.410:235.44:17-0.14:44-0.17:056:58Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:485.511:115.25:05-0.35:38-0.17:056:57Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658120)

Common Questions About Wilmington, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA