Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 11:05 am (5.1 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 - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:264.96:134.412:460.46:345:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:254.97:114.412:400.21:430.46:325:55First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:254.98:074.51:400.22:410.36:315:56Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:235.18:594.72:410.13:350.26:295:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:165.29:485.03:39-0.14:270.06:275:58Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:055.410:335.24:35-0.35:16-0.26:265:59Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:525.611:175.55:28-0.56:03-0.36:246:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:385.66:20-0.66:48-0.46:236:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:005.712:245.67:11-0.77:33-0.46:216:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:455.81:115.68:01-0.68:19-0.46:206:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:325.93:025.49:53-0.510:06-0.37:187:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:225.93:565.210:47-0.310:57-0.17:177:06Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:165.84:545.011:45-0.111:530.17:157:07Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:165.65:574.912:450.17:137:08Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:225.47:034.812:530.31:460.27:127:09Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:305.38:094.91:550.32:470.27:107:10Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:375.39:115.02:580.33:450.17:097:11Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:375.410:075.23:580.24:400.07:077:12Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:315.510:585.44:540.05:31-0.17:057:13Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:205.511:445.65:47-0.16:18-0.27:047:14New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:045.56:36-0.27:01-0.27:027:15New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:265.612:465.57:21-0.27:40-0.27:017:16New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:065.71:265.48:04-0.28:170.06:597:17New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:435.62:055.38:45-0.18:520.16:577:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:195.62:435.19:240.09:250.26:567:19Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:525.53:225.010:030.29:570.36:547:20Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:265.54:034.910:430.310:300.46:537:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:015.44:464.711:250.411:100.56:517:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:425.35:354.712:130.56:497:23First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:325.36:294.71:060.66:487:24First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:315.27:274.712:580.62:020.66:467:25First Quarter31Sat
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 2:21 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 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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