Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 42m at 6:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:115.59:374.73:33-0.44:23-0.37:234:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:045.510:294.74:27-0.45:17-0.47:234:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:535.511:184.75:19-0.46:07-0.47:234:49New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:395.46:07-0.46:54-0.47:234:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:054.712:235.46:53-0.37:37-0.47:234:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:494.61:055.27:36-0.38:18-0.37:234:52Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:334.61:465.18:18-0.28:57-0.37:234:53Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:154.52:275.08:59-0.19:34-0.27:234:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:574.53:104.89:400.010:11-0.27:224:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:404.53:554.710:250.110:50-0.17:224:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:244.54:434.511:140.211:32-0.17:224:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:114.65:364.412:080.27:224:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:024.66:334.212:18-0.11:050.27:214:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:564.77:304.21:08-0.12:050.27:215:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:514.88:264.22:03-0.13:030.17:215:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:445.09:184.32:59-0.24:00-0.17:205:02Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:355.210:074.53:55-0.34:54-0.37:205:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:235.410:544.64:49-0.55:45-0.47:195:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:105.511:404.85:42-0.76:34-0.67:195:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:575.66:34-0.87:21-0.77:185:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:275.012:445.77:24-0.98:07-0.87:185:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:145.11:335.68:15-0.98:53-0.87:175:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:035.22:245.59:08-0.89:41-0.77:175:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:555.33:185.210:03-0.610:30-0.67:165:11Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:505.34:165.011:01-0.411:22-0.57:155:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:485.25:174.712:01-0.27:145:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:505.26:204.612:18-0.31:04-0.17:145:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:535.17:244.51:15-0.22:06-0.17:135:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:565.18:254.52:14-0.23:06-0.17:125:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:555.29:224.63:12-0.24:03-0.27:115:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:485.310:134.64:07-0.34:56-0.37:105:20Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:11 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, 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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