Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 11:51 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:025.06:195.91:021.312:481.06:586:45Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:125.17:335.92:041.22:000.96:596:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:195.38:426.03:051.03:090.87:006:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:215.69:446.24:030.74:130.57:016:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:186.010:416.34:570.45:140.37:026:38Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:106.311:336.45:490.26:120.17:036:37New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:006.66:390.07:070.07:046:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:236.312:496.77:270.08:000.07:056:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:136.21:376.78:140.08:510.17:066:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:025.92:256.69:000.29:430.37:076:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:535.73:146.49:470.410:340.57:086:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:455.44:066.110:350.611:260.77:096:27Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:405.25:015.911:250.87:106:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:375.15:585.712:190.912:181.07:116:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:365.06:585.61:130.91:141.17:126:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:345.17:565.62:060.92:101.07:136:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:315.28:515.62:580.83:050.97:146:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:235.39:425.63:470.73:590.87:156:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:115.510:295.64:330.54:500.77:166:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:555.611:135.65:170.45:400.67:176:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:355.711:535.55:590.46:270.57:186:14Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:125.86:390.47:120.57:196:13Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:325.312:455.87:160.57:560.57:206:11Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:085.21:165.87:520.58:390.67:216:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:435.11:475.98:270.69:220.77:236:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:205.02:235.99:040.610:060.87:246:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:014.93:065.99:450.710:540.97:256:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:484.93:575.810:340.711:470.97:266:05Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:444.94:575.811:340.87:276:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:485.06:045.712:440.912:400.87:286:02Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:545.17:155.71:420.81:480.77:296:01Third Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 3:06 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, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Wilmington, DE 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, DE?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, DE 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, DE?

Tide data for Wilmington, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8550714. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8550714.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, DE is Full Moon (98% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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