Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 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 - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:465.11:254.07:52-0.17:43-0.16:217:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:544.92:304.08:470.08:420.16:207:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:024.83:334.19:440.19:460.26:197:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:044.74:334.310:420.110:520.36:187:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:014.65:294.511:380.011:550.26:177:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:544.66:244.712:31-0.16:168:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:454.57:184.912:540.21:21-0.26:158:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:354.58:095.11:490.12:09-0.26:148:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:234.48:555.22:410.02:54-0.26:138:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:084.39:385.23:310.03:37-0.16:128:03Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:514.310:195.24:180.04:170.06:128:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:334.210:595.15:030.04:560.16:118:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:144.011:374.95:460.15:320.36:108:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:553.96:260.26:060.46:098:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:134.712:353.87:040.46:370.56:098:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:444.61:153.87:400.57:080.56:088:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:084.51:553.88:170.67:460.66:078:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:374.42:403.88:570.78:320.76:078:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:254.33:323.99:420.69:320.86:068:10Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:254.34:264.110:340.610:460.86:058:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:274.25:194.311:260.411:590.86:058:11Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:264.26:134.512:200.26:048:12Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:264.27:104.81:070.61:130.16:048:13Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:284.18:065.02:090.42:07-0.16:038:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:274.19:005.23:080.23:01-0.26:038:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:224.19:525.34:050.03:56-0.36:028:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:174.110:465.35:00-0.24:50-0.36:028:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:144.111:455.35:53-0.35:45-0.36:028:16New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:154.16:45-0.36:39-0.36:018:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:485.11:184.17:36-0.27:33-0.26:018:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:495.02:194.28:28-0.28:300.06:018:18Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:01 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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