Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 11:39 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:46 pm (4.8 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 - Apr 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:244.17:10-0.27:02-0.36:577:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:374.91:233.98:03-0.17:52-0.16:567:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:434.82:313.89:000.18:490.06:547:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:014.63:393.910:020.29:570.26:537:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:144.54:434.011:040.211:070.26:527:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:194.55:444.112:040.16:507:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:204.56:444.412:130.11:000.06:497:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:174.57:414.61:14-0.11:52-0.26:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:104.68:344.92:11-0.22:41-0.36:477:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:564.69:215.03:04-0.33:27-0.46:457:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:394.510:055.13:54-0.34:11-0.46:447:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:214.410:465.14:42-0.34:52-0.36:437:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:014.311:265.05:27-0.25:30-0.16:417:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:424.26:10-0.16:050.16:407:43Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:054.912:244.06:500.16:370.36:397:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:434.71:063.97:290.37:060.46:387:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:214.51:503.88:090.57:350.56:367:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:004.42:373.78:500.78:130.66:357:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:484.23:293.79:380.89:040.76:347:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:464.24:223.810:310.810:110.86:337:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:424.15:153.911:250.811:250.86:327:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:354.26:084.112:180.66:307:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:294.27:014.312:330.71:090.46:297:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:234.27:534.61:360.51:580.26:287:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:134.38:404.82:340.32:460.06:277:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:014.39:255.13:290.13:34-0.16:267:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:474.310:085.24:23-0.14:21-0.26:257:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:344.210:535.35:16-0.25:10-0.36:247:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:254.111:455.26:08-0.25:59-0.36:237:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:234.16:59-0.26:50-0.26:227:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 2:42 pm — 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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