Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 04m at 12:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:53 am (4.2 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 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:414.36:184.812:001.211:54 AM1.07:066:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:344.47:084.812:501.112:510.97:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:254.57:564.91:380.91:450.87:086:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:144.78:384.92:230.72:370.77:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:574.99:174.93:050.53:270.67:096:49Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:355.09:524.93:470.44:170.57:106:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:085.110:254.84:280.35:060.57:116:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:395.310:594.75:090.25:550.57:126:45Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:145.311:414.65:510.26:440.57:136:44Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:595.36:350.27:350.67:136:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:344.412:585.27:220.38:300.87:146:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:414.32:195.18:150.49:300.87:156:40Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:574.33:405.09:190.510:330.87:166:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:074.34:485.010:300.511:330.77:166:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:104.55:485.011:380.57:176:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:114.76:465.112:310.512:410.37:186:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:104.97:405.11:250.31:410.27:196:34Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:065.28:295.12:150.12:370.17:206:33Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:575.49:145.03:030.03:290.17:216:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:435.59:574.93:490.04:190.17:216:30New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:285.510:404.84:320.05:070.27:226:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:105.411:224.65:140.15:530.37:236:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:535.25:530.36:360.57:246:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:054.512:365.16:300.57:180.77:256:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:504.31:204.97:040.67:590.97:266:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:364.22:084.77:370.88:421.17:276:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:264.12:594.68:140.99:291.27:276:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:184.13:524.69:011.010:201.27:286:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:114.14:424.510:021.011:121.17:296:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:024.25:314.511:091.07:306:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:534.36:194.612:021.012:120.97:316:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:05 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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