Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 11:24 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:196.41:515.88:430.18:500.26:018:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:056.42:385.99:270.19:410.36:018:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:546.33:276.110:120.110:350.46:028:13Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:456.14:196.110:590.211:310.66:038:12Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:405.85:156.211:500.36:048:11First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:405.66:156.112:310.812:440.56:058:10First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:445.47:196.11:330.91:410.66:068:09First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:495.28:236.12:360.92:410.76:078:07Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:535.29:246.23:380.83:400.76:088:06Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:535.310:206.24:370.74:380.66:098:05Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:485.411:126.35:320.65:330.66:108:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:385.511:586.36:220.46:250.66:118:02Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:255.67:090.47:120.66:128:01Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:426.21:095.67:510.37:570.66:138:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:236.11:505.68:300.48:390.76:147:59Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:026.02:305.69:070.59:200.86:157:57Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:415.83:085.69:420.510:001.06:157:56Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:215.63:455.610:150.610:421.16:167:54Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:015.44:245.610:480.711:271.26:177:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:455.35:055.611:240.86:187:52Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:345.15:535.612:161.312:070.86:197:50Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:294.96:475.61:121.312:580.96:207:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:294.97:475.72:101.31:570.96:217:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:294.98:475.83:101.22:580.96:227:46Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:265.19:436.04:071.03:590.76:237:44Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:185.310:356.25:010.84:580.66:247:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:085.611:256.45:530.65:550.46:257:41New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:545.86:420.46:490.26:267:40New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:126.512:406.17:290.27:410.16:277:38New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:596.51:276.38:150.18:330.16:287:37New Moon30Tue
31Wed1:476.42:146.49:000.19:260.26:297:35Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:58 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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