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 4h 36m at 11:21 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (4.3 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 - Feb 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:293.92:433.58:480.38:430.17:085:41Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:183.93:323.49:450.49:310.27:085:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:083.94:233.310:440.510:270.27:075:43Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:013.95:163.311:400.411:260.17:065:44Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:564.06:103.412:350.37:055:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:524.17:033.512:250.01:270.17:045:46Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:424.27:513.61:20-0.22:16-0.17:045:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:274.38:343.82:13-0.43:03-0.27:035:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:084.59:154.03:03-0.63:48-0.47:025:49New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:464.59:544.13:52-0.74:31-0.67:015:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:254.510:364.24:41-0.85:13-0.77:005:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:064.411:224.35:29-0.85:55-0.76:595:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:524.36:19-0.66:38-0.76:585:53Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:144.412:454.17:13-0.47:24-0.66:575:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:144.41:453.88:13-0.28:17-0.46:565:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:214.32:493.79:180.09:18-0.36:555:56First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:284.33:533.610:240.010:23-0.26:545:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:354.24:553.611:270.011:28-0.26:535:58Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:414.25:583.712:27-0.16:525:59Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:454.36:573.812:30-0.31:22-0.26:505:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:424.47:524.01:28-0.52:14-0.36:496:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:304.48:414.22:21-0.63:02-0.46:486:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:144.49:274.33:11-0.63:47-0.56:476:02Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:554.410:114.33:57-0.64:28-0.56:466:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:344.310:534.34:41-0.55:07-0.46:456:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:134.111:344.35:23-0.45:41-0.26:436:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:504.06:02-0.26:12-0.16:426:06Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:144.212:293.86:410.06:380.06:416:07Waning Gibbous28Sat
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 2:13 am — 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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