Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : 11:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 5:05 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658120
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, NC Tides - Jul 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:324.35:214.811:24-0.26:038:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:364.26:245.012:240.412:23-0.26:048:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:414.17:295.11:290.31:23-0.36:048:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:474.08:325.22:300.12:23-0.36:058:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:484.09:305.23:280.03:21-0.46:058:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:464.110:255.24:23-0.14:18-0.46:068:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:424.111:195.15:15-0.25:12-0.36:068:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:384.26:05-0.26:04-0.26:078:26Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:114.912:334.26:52-0.26:53-0.16:078:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:014.81:274.27:37-0.17:420.26:088:26Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:484.62:204.38:210.08:310.46:088:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:354.43:114.49:040.19:240.66:098:25First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:224.34:014.59:490.210:190.76:108:25First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:094.24:494.610:340.311:150.86:108:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:564.05:384.711:190.36:118:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:454.06:274.712:090.712:050.36:118:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:363.97:184.81:030.712:530.36:128:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:273.98:084.81:540.61:410.36:138:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:183.98:554.82:430.52:290.36:138:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:053.99:384.93:300.43:160.26:148:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:473.910:174.94:150.34:020.26:158:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:264.010:514.94:590.24:480.16:158:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:024.011:214.95:400.15:320.16:168:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:354.111:504.86:200.16:170.16:178:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:134.26:590.07:030.26:178:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:264.812:594.47:38-0.17:530.36:188:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:134.71:554.58:19-0.18:500.46:198:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:094.52:594.79:06-0.19:560.56:208:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:134.44:044.810:00-0.111:040.66:208:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:194.25:084.911:00-0.16:218:15Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:244.16:135.012:100.512:03-0.16:228:14Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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