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 52m 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 - Oct 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:555.09:205.13:090.33:250.27:066:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:425.210:015.03:540.24:130.37:076:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:255.210:404.94:350.24:590.37:076:53New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:075.211:204.75:150.35:430.57:086:52New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:485.111:594.65:510.46:250.67:096:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:275.06:230.67:050.87:106:49Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:384.41:064.96:520.77:441.07:106:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:184.21:454.87:190.88:251.27:116:46Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:004.12:284.77:510.99:111.37:126:45First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:484.13:214.68:330.910:051.37:136:44First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:424.14:184.69:291.011:011.37:136:43First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:374.15:124.710:391.011:571.17:146:41First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:314.36:054.811:500.97:156:40Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:264.46:584.912:500.912:550.77:166:39Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:214.77:495.01:400.61:560.57:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:135.08:385.12:290.42:540.47:176:36Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:015.29:235.13:170.13:490.27:186:35Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:475.410:085.04:040.04:440.17:196:34Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:345.610:564.94:51-0.15:380.17:206:33Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:245.611:484.75:39-0.26:310.17:216:31Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:215.56:28-0.17:240.37:226:30Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:474.51:255.37:180.08:180.57:226:29Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:504.42:345.18:120.29:160.67:236:28Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:564.33:405.09:130.410:170.77:246:27Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:594.44:404.910:180.511:150.77:256:26Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:584.55:354.911:220.57:266:25Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:544.66:274.912:110.512:220.57:276:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:504.87:174.91:030.41:190.47:286:23Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:435.08:054.91:520.32:120.47:296:21Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:325.18:494.82:370.23:020.37:296:20Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:175.29:314.73:200.23:500.37:306:19New Moon31Sat
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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