Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 4:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:455.87:265.81:190.61:510.25:358:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:455.68:236.02:180.72:430.25:358:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:435.69:176.13:160.63:350.25:358:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:375.510:076.24:120.54:240.35:348:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:285.510:536.35:050.45:120.35:348:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:155.411:376.35:560.35:570.35:348:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:015.46:430.36:410.45:348:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:176.212:445.37:280.37:220.55:338:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:566.11:255.28:100.38:010.65:338:29New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:326.02:055.18:500.38:380.75:338:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:075.92:445.19:280.49:150.75:338:30Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:405.93:225.110:050.59:520.85:338:30Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:155.84:005.110:420.510:320.85:338:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:525.84:405.211:190.511:180.95:338:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:365.75:245.311:590.55:338:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:275.66:155.512:110.912:440.55:338:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:255.57:115.71:131.01:350.55:338:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:295.38:095.92:180.92:310.55:338:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:355.39:086.13:240.83:300.55:338:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:375.310:056.34:280.74:300.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:375.411:006.55:290.55:300.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:335.511:546.76:280.26:280.25:348:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:285.67:230.07:240.25:348:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:476.71:235.68:16-0.18:190.15:358:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:416.72:175.79:08-0.29:130.25:358:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:356.63:125.79:58-0.110:070.35:358:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:296.44:085.810:48-0.111:020.45:368:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:256.25:045.811:380.011:570.55:368:34Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:215.96:005.812:280.15:378:34Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:175.76:565.912:540.71:180.25:378:34Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:46 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 90% 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 (90% 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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