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 3h 12m 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 - Aug 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:294.07:195.01:130.41:07-0.16:238:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:344.18:225.12:130.32:08-0.16:238:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:354.29:185.13:090.23:06-0.26:248:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:314.310:105.14:020.04:02-0.26:258:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:244.410:585.04:52-0.14:54-0.26:258:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:164.411:434.95:39-0.15:44-0.16:268:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:064.56:23-0.16:310.16:278:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:284.812:564.57:040.07:160.36:288:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:114.61:444.57:430.18:010.56:288:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:554.42:334.58:200.38:490.76:298:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:414.23:214.68:570.49:400.96:308:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:284.14:104.69:370.510:351.06:318:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:184.04:594.610:220.611:311.06:318:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:073.95:494.711:130.66:328:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:593.96:414.712:251.012:070.66:337:59Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:513.97:344.81:180.91:020.56:337:58Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:444.08:244.92:090.81:570.46:347:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:334.19:085.02:570.62:490.36:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:184.29:485.03:430.43:390.26:367:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:584.410:245.14:270.34:280.16:367:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:364.510:585.15:100.15:160.16:377:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:144.611:345.05:510.06:050.16:387:51Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:564.86:31-0.16:540.26:387:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:144.912:444.97:12-0.17:460.36:397:48Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:034.71:414.97:55-0.18:430.56:407:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:024.52:475.08:430.09:460.76:417:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:084.33:565.09:400.110:520.76:417:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:144.25:015.010:450.211:560.76:427:43Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:184.26:065.011:510.26:437:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:204.37:095.112:560.612:540.26:437:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:224.48:095.11:540.51:550.16:447:39Waning Crescent31Mon
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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