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 5h 38m 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:125.83:366.510:110.411:000.56:586:45Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:095.64:336.311:050.611:570.76:596:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:095.45:356.112:010.77:006:42First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:125.36:395.912:560.81:000.97:016:40First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:155.27:435.81:540.92:000.97:026:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:175.38:425.82:500.82:580.97:036:37Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:145.59:375.93:440.73:550.87:046:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:055.710:265.94:340.54:480.77:056:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:525.811:105.95:200.45:380.67:066:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:355.911:535.86:030.46:250.57:076:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:155.96:440.47:090.57:086:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:325.712:525.97:210.47:510.67:096:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:115.51:265.97:570.58:320.67:106:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:485.41:585.88:300.69:120.87:116:25Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:245.22:285.89:020.79:520.97:126:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:005.13:005.89:340.710:331.07:136:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:385.03:385.810:100.811:181.17:146:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:214.94:245.710:550.87:156:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:134.95:205.712:081.111:50 AM0.87:166:17Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:125.06:245.71:031.012:540.87:176:16Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:155.17:325.72:000.92:020.77:186:15Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:175.48:375.82:560.73:080.67:196:13Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:155.79:376.03:520.54:110.47:206:12Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:106.110:336.04:450.35:120.27:216:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:016.411:266.15:370.16:100.07:226:09New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:516.66:28-0.17:06-0.17:236:08New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:176.012:406.77:18-0.18:00-0.17:246:06New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:085.91:306.68:08-0.18:54-0.17:266:05Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:005.72:226.58:580.19:470.17:276:04Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:545.53:156.39:500.210:410.37:286:03Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:505.34:126.010:430.411:350.47:296:02Waxing 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 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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