Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 34m at 5:45 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:365.28:264.92:020.62:590.66:457:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:405.39:215.23:070.53:550.46:437:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:395.410:135.54:090.34:490.26:417:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:335.611:025.85:090.15:400.16:407:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:255.711:496.16:06-0.26:30-0.16:387:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:145.87:01-0.37:19-0.16:377:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:366.31:045.87:54-0.48:07-0.16:357:32Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:236.41:555.78:47-0.48:56-0.16:347:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:136.42:485.59:40-0.39:460.16:327:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:056.33:435.410:34-0.110:390.26:307:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:016.14:425.211:300.111:360.46:297:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:015.95:445.212:270.26:277:37Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:055.76:485.212:350.61:240.36:267:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:105.57:505.31:360.62:220.46:247:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:135.58:495.42:360.63:170.36:237:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:125.59:445.63:350.54:090.26:217:41Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:055.510:335.84:300.44:580.16:207:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:535.611:185.95:230.25:440.16:197:43Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:385.511:596.06:120.16:260.16:177:44New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:205.56:570.17:060.26:167:45New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:386.01:005.47:400.17:440.36:147:46New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:145.91:405.28:220.28:190.46:137:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:485.92:185.19:010.38:520.56:127:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:205.82:555.09:400.49:250.66:107:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:515.83:334.910:190.59:590.76:097:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:245.74:144.910:590.610:390.76:087:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:045.74:584.911:420.611:270.86:067:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:525.65:495.012:300.76:057:53First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:495.66:465.112:250.81:230.76:047:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:535.57:455.31:300.82:190.66:027:55First Quarter30Mon
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 8:25 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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