Wilmington Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | Cape Fear, NC

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Mon) June 1, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Monday, June 1, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 1st, the sunrise is 6:01am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 5:41am 0'2" H 11:04am 3'9" L 5:25pm 0'3" H 11:27pm 4'8" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Tue) June 2, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 2nd, the sunrise is 6:00am-8:19pm and the tide times are L 6:19am 0'3" H 11:42am 3'8" L 5:59pm 0'4" H 11:59pm 4'6" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Wed) June 3, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 3rd, the sunrise is 6:00am-8:19pm and the tide times are L 6:57am 0'4" H 12:15pm 3'7" L 6:31pm 0'4" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Thu) June 4, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 4th, the sunrise is 6:00am-8:20pm and the tide times are H 12:23am 4'5" L 7:32am 0'4" H 12:44pm 3'7" L 7:05pm 0'4" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Fri) June 5, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Friday, June 5, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 5th, the sunrise is 6:00am-8:20pm and the tide times are H 12:46am 4'4" L 8:07am 0'4" H 1:16pm 3'7" L 7:45pm 0'5" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sat) June 6, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 6th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:21pm and the tide times are H 1:24am 4'4" L 8:44am 0'4" H 2:01pm 3'8" L 8:32pm 0'5" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sun) June 7, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 7th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:21pm and the tide times are H 2:12am 4'3" L 9:25am 0'3" H 2:55pm 3'10" L 9:32pm 0'6" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Mon) June 8, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Monday, June 8, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 8th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:22pm and the tide times are H 3:07am 4'2" L 10:14am 0'2" H 3:54pm 4'0" L 10:46pm 0'7" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Tue) June 9, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 9th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:22pm and the tide times are H 4:06am 4'1" L 11:08am 0'1" H 4:55pm 4'3" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Wed) June 10, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 10th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 12:02am 0'7" H 5:09am 4'0" L 12:07pm 0'0" H 5:58pm 4'6" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Thu) June 11, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 11th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 1:11am 0'6" H 6:15am 3'11" L 1:07pm -0'0" H 7:01pm 4'9" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Fri) June 12, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Friday, June 12, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 12th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 2:15am 0'4" H 7:21am 3'11" L 2:07pm -0'1" H 8:02pm 4'11" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sat) June 13, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 13th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 3:15am 0'2" H 8:23am 3'11" L 3:06pm -0'2" H 9:01pm 5'1" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sun) June 14, 2026

Wilmington tide chart for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Wilmington tides for Jun 14th, the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 4:13am 0'0" H 9:23am 4'0" L 4:05pm -0'3" H 9:58pm 5'2" .

Wilmington Tide Chart for (Mon) June 15, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Tue) June 16, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Wed) June 17, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Thu) June 18, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Fri) June 19, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sat) June 20, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sun) June 21, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Mon) June 22, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Tue) June 23, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Wed) June 24, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Thu) June 25, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Fri) June 26, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Sun) June 28, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Chart for (Mon) June 29, 2026

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Wilmington Tide Calendar | June 2026

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Wilmington Tide Table for June 2026

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- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
6/1 N/A L 0'2" 5:41AM 3'6" H 3'9" 11:04AM 3'5" L 0'3" 5:25PM 4'4" H 4'8" 11:27PM 4'4" 06:01-20:18 21:55-06:34
6/2 4'4" L 0'3" 6:19AM 3'4" H 3'8" 11:42AM 3'4" L 0'4" 5:59PM 4'2" H 4'6" 11:59PM 4'2" 06:00-20:19 22:42-07:26
6/3 4'2" L 0'4" 6:57AM 3'3" H 3'7" 12:15PM 3'2" L 0'4" 6:31PM 4'0" - - - - 06:00-20:19 23:22-08:23
6/4 4'0" H 4'5" 12:23AM 4'0" L 0'4" 7:32AM 3'2" H 3'7" 12:44PM 3'2" L 0'4" 7:05PM 4 06:00-20:20 23:57-09:23
6/5 4 H 4'4" 12:46AM 4'0" L 0'4" 8:07AM 3'3" H 3'7" 1:16PM 3'2" L 0'5" 7:45PM 3'11" 06:00-20:20 00:00-10:23
6/6 3'11" H 4'4" 1:24AM 4'0" L 0'4" 8:44AM 3'4" H 3'8" 2:01PM 3'2" L 0'5" 8:32PM 3'9" 05:59-20:21 00:28-11:23
6/7 3'9" H 4'3" 2:12AM 4'0" L 0'3" 9:25AM 3'7" H 3'10" 2:55PM 3'3" L 0'6" 9:32PM 3'7" 05:59-20:21 00:56-12:23
6/8 3'7" H 4'2" 3:07AM 4'0" L 0'2" 10:14AM 3'10" H 4'0" 3:54PM 3'5" L 0'7" 10:46PM 3'5" 05:59-20:22 01:22-13:24
6/9 3'5" H 4'1" 4:06AM 3'11" L 0'1" 11:08AM 4'1" H 4'3" 4:55PM 3'8" - - - - 05:59-20:22 01:49-14:27
6/10 3'8" L 0'7" 12:02AM 3'5" H 4'0" 5:09AM 3'11" L 0'0" 12:07PM 4'5" H 4'6" 5:58PM 4'0" 05:59-20:23 02:16-15:33
6/11 4'0" L 0'6" 1:11AM 3'5" H 3'11" 6:15AM 3'11" L -0'0" 1:07PM 4'9" H 4'9" 7:01PM 4'4" 05:59-20:23 02:47-16:43
6/12 4'4" L 0'4" 2:15AM 3'6" H 3'11" 7:21AM 4'0" L -0'1" 2:07PM 5'1" H 4'11" 8:02PM 4'9" 05:59-20:24 03:23-17:58
6/13 4'9" L 0'2" 3:15AM 3'9" H 3'11" 8:23AM 4'1" L -0'2" 3:06PM 5'3" H 5'1" 9:01PM 5'0" 05:59-20:24 04:07-19:14
6/14 5'0" L 0'0" 4:13AM 3'11" H 4'0" 9:23AM 4'3" L -0'3" 4:05PM 5'5" H 5'2" 9:58PM 0'8" 05:59-20:24 05:02-20:28
6/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Wilmington Textual Tide Table for June 2026


Jun 1st (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:01am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 5:41am 0'2" H 11:04am 3'9" L 5:25pm 0'3" H 11:27pm 4'8" .
Jun 2nd (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:00am-8:19pm and the tide times are L 6:19am 0'3" H 11:42am 3'8" L 5:59pm 0'4" H 11:59pm 4'6" .
Jun 3rd (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:00am-8:19pm and the tide times are L 6:57am 0'4" H 12:15pm 3'7" L 6:31pm 0'4" .
Jun 4th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:00am-8:20pm and the tide times are H 12:23am 4'5" L 7:32am 0'4" H 12:44pm 3'7" L 7:05pm 0'4" .
Jun 5th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:00am-8:20pm and the tide times are H 12:46am 4'4" L 8:07am 0'4" H 1:16pm 3'7" L 7:45pm 0'5" .
Jun 6th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:21pm and the tide times are H 1:24am 4'4" L 8:44am 0'4" H 2:01pm 3'8" L 8:32pm 0'5" .
Jun 7th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:21pm and the tide times are H 2:12am 4'3" L 9:25am 0'3" H 2:55pm 3'10" L 9:32pm 0'6" .
Jun 8th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:22pm and the tide times are H 3:07am 4'2" L 10:14am 0'2" H 3:54pm 4'0" L 10:46pm 0'7" .
Jun 9th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:22pm and the tide times are H 4:06am 4'1" L 11:08am 0'1" H 4:55pm 4'3" .
Jun 10th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 12:02am 0'7" H 5:09am 4'0" L 12:07pm 0'0" H 5:58pm 4'6" .
Jun 11th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 1:11am 0'6" H 6:15am 3'11" L 1:07pm -0'0" H 7:01pm 4'9" .
Jun 12th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 2:15am 0'4" H 7:21am 3'11" L 2:07pm -0'1" H 8:02pm 4'11" .
Jun 13th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 3:15am 0'2" H 8:23am 3'11" L 3:06pm -0'2" H 9:01pm 5'1" .
Jun 14th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:59am-8:24pm and the tide times are L 4:13am 0'0" H 9:23am 4'0" L 4:05pm -0'3" H 9:58pm 5'2" .
Jun 15th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 16th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 17th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 18th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 19th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 20th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 21st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 22nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 23rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 24th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 25th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 26th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 27th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 28th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Wilmington

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:13 PM

Land Forecast (NCZ107)

THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:13 PM

Wilmington (Guide)

Wilmington along the Cape Fear River offers diverse fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder from shore or small boats with tidal currents aiding near the river structure. Full service marinas and public boat ramps at the Wilmington waterfront provide launches slips and fuel for river and sound trips. Beaches at Wilmington waterfront and nearby Wrightsville Beach deliver sandy spots for family picnics swimming and light shore casting with urban access. The historic river city setting enhances convenient tide planned outings.

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North Carolina State Parks

North Carolina State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and Outer Banks shoreline access

Greenfield Lake Park Shoreline (Other)

Public park with shoreline access around Greenfield Lake in Wilmington offering walking trails picnic areas paddleboat rentals and opportunities for kayaking paddleboarding shore fishing and low tide exploration of the freshwater tidal lake connected to the Cape Fear system. Tidal influences from the river create varying water levels and expose more shoreline at low tide enhancing casual paddling fishing and wildlife viewing like birds turtles and fish in this scenic urban lake setting. Free parking restrooms and proximity to downtown support combining lake activities with tide monitoring and enjoying the peaceful green space near the Cape Fear.

USS North Carolina Battleship Waterfront (Other)

Historic WWII battleship museum moored on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington offering self guided tours exhibits and waterfront access for viewing the vessel and observing tidal changes in the river harbor area. Tidal ranges affect water levels around the ship and enhance appreciation of the dynamic river conditions visible from the deck or nearby Riverwalk. Admission fee for tours and convenient parking make it a great educational stop combining history with tide watching and proximity to downtown Wilmington attractions.

Wilmington Public Boat Ramp Cape Fear River (Other)

Public boat ramp at the Wilmington waterfront providing concrete ramp access parking and courtesy dock for trailered boats kayaks and small craft launches into the Cape Fear River leading to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Convenient for day trips fishing excursions and exploring tidal waters where strong tidal currents and ranges require careful timing for safe launching return and navigation through the busy river channel. Close to downtown and the Riverwalk it offers straightforward public entry combining ramp use with tide aware boating activities and proximity to Wilmington attractions.

Wilmington Riverwalk and Waterfront (Other)

Scenic public Riverwalk promenade along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington featuring restaurants shops historic sites benches and direct waterfront access for short term docking viewing passing vessels and low tide shoreline exploration. Tidal ranges significantly influence water levels exposing more nearshore areas mudflats and enhancing opportunities for casual strolls photography and observing marine traffic in this vibrant urban harbor setting. Ample parking restrooms and proximity to the Battleship North Carolina and museums make it a top spot for combining waterfront time with tide watching and appreciating Wilmington rich maritime heritage.