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 5h 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 - May 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:435.36:170.36:240.46:027:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:015.912:245.27:020.37:030.46:017:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:375.91:035.17:460.37:400.56:007:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:095.91:405.08:280.38:170.65:587:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:405.92:175.09:090.48:520.65:577:59Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:115.92:545.09:490.59:300.75:568:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:486.03:355.010:320.610:130.75:558:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:316.04:225.111:170.611:030.85:548:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:225.95:165.212:060.75:538:03First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:215.86:165.312:030.81:000.65:528:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:275.77:185.51:090.81:560.65:518:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:355.78:205.82:170.72:530.55:508:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:415.79:196.13:230.63:500.35:498:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:435.710:156.44:260.44:450.25:488:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:415.711:086.65:270.25:390.25:478:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:365.711:596.76:250.06:320.25:468:10Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:285.67:200.07:230.25:458:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:486.71:205.58:12-0.18:130.35:448:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:386.62:125.49:030.09:020.55:448:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:276.43:045.39:520.29:510.65:438:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:176.13:575.310:410.310:410.85:428:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:095.94:505.211:290.411:321.05:418:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:025.75:445.212:170.55:418:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:565.56:395.312:241.11:040.65:408:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:525.47:335.41:191.11:520.65:398:18Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:485.38:265.52:141.12:400.65:398:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:435.29:165.73:091.03:270.55:388:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:365.210:035.84:040.84:140.55:378:20Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:255.210:475.94:560.75:000.55:378:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:115.111:286.05:470.55:450.55:368:22Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:555.16:350.46:280.65:368:22New Moon31Tue
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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