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 1h 40m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:364.51:145.37:03-0.17:580.37:316:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:334.41:135.06:530.27:520.56:325:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:324.32:124.97:470.48:470.76:335:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:314.33:084.78:460.69:430.76:345:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:274.34:004.79:470.710:370.76:355:15Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:214.44:504.710:460.711:280.66:365:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:144.65:394.611:410.76:375:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:064.76:284.612:150.512:340.66:385:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:564.97:144.61:000.41:240.56:395:11Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:445.07:584.51:420.32:120.46:405:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:275.08:394.42:220.32:580.46:415:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:075.09:174.33:000.33:420.46:425:09New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:445.09:524.23:360.44:240.56:435:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:144.910:214.04:110.45:050.56:445:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:304.810:394.04:450.45:440.66:455:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:454.811:074.05:200.46:240.76:455:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:234.811:514.05:580.47:060.76:465:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:154.76:420.47:550.76:475:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:484.01:204.77:350.48:500.66:485:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:024.12:404.78:440.59:490.56:495:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:174.23:494.79:590.510:460.36:505:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:234.54:514.711:100.311:410.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:264.85:514.712:160.26:525:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:275.06:504.612:36-0.21:170.06:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:255.37:454.61:29-0.42:16-0.26:545:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:205.48:374.52:21-0.53:11-0.36:555:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:125.49:294.43:12-0.64:05-0.36:565:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:045.310:214.34:03-0.54:57-0.26:575:02Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:585.111:154.24:54-0.45:47-0.16:585:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:534.95:43-0.36:350.16:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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