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 3h 35m at 4:54 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 am (5.1 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 - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:505.811:105.55:190.25:500.27:316:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:316.011:545.56:060.16:420.17:325:59New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:136.111:395.55:510.16:330.16:334:57New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:556.26:370.17:230.16:344:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:245.512:416.37:250.18:140.16:354:55Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:135.41:306.28:140.19:070.26:364:54Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:065.32:246.19:070.210:010.36:374:53Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:045.23:245.910:040.310:570.36:394:52First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:065.24:285.811:050.411:540.36:404:51First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:105.25:355.712:070.46:414:50First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:155.36:405.612:510.31:090.46:424:49First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:175.57:415.61:470.12:100.36:434:48Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:155.78:375.62:410.03:090.16:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:085.99:295.63:33-0.14:050.06:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:576.010:175.64:22-0.24:57-0.16:474:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:426.111:035.55:09-0.25:47-0.16:484:45Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:246.011:475.35:53-0.16:33-0.16:494:44Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:055.96:350.07:170.06:504:44Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:295.212:445.87:150.17:590.16:514:43Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:125.01:225.77:530.28:400.26:524:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:544.92:005.58:300.39:200.36:534:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:364.82:405.49:080.410:010.46:544:41Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:204.73:225.39:490.410:430.46:554:41Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:064.74:095.210:350.511:270.46:564:40Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:544.75:015.111:280.56:584:40Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:464.85:585.012:150.312:260.56:594:39Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:394.96:565.01:040.21:270.47:004:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:325.17:535.01:550.12:270.37:014:39Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:235.38:475.02:470.03:260.27:024:38Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:125.69:385.13:39-0.14:240.07:034:38Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:35 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 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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