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 56m 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:004.52:553.89:400.79:170.66:217:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:044.54:044.010:380.610:320.66:207:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:194.55:094.211:360.411:490.56:197:57Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:294.56:114.512:330.26:197:58Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:344.57:124.81:000.41:270.06:187:59Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:364.58:115.12:040.12:20-0.26:177:59Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:344.59:055.33:04-0.13:12-0.46:168:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:274.49:565.44:02-0.24:03-0.46:158:01New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:204.310:495.54:58-0.44:55-0.46:148:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:154.211:455.35:51-0.45:46-0.46:138:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:134.16:44-0.36:38-0.36:128:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:445.11:134.17:35-0.27:30-0.16:118:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:454.92:134.18:280.08:250.26:118:05Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:464.73:134.19:220.29:240.46:108:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:434.64:104.210:170.210:250.56:098:06First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:354.55:044.411:110.211:260.56:088:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:254.45:564.512:020.26:088:08First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:144.46:474.712:230.512:500.16:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:034.37:374.91:170.41:350.16:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:514.38:245.02:080.32:190.06:068:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:374.29:095.12:570.23:000.16:058:11Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:214.19:505.13:430.23:400.16:058:11Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:034.010:295.04:280.24:180.26:048:12Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:423.911:044.95:110.24:540.36:048:13Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:193.811:324.85:520.25:290.36:038:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:503.811:454.76:300.36:030.36:038:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:143.87:080.46:390.46:028:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:064.712:433.87:450.47:180.46:028:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:474.71:293.98:250.48:050.46:018:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:394.72:284.09:120.49:030.56:018:17Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:404.63:364.210:040.310:150.66:018:17Third Quarter31Sun
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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA