Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 9:55 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:295.412:535.97:31-1.18:07-1.07:095:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:215.41:445.78:23-1.08:55-1.07:085:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:125.42:365.59:15-0.99:43-0.87:075:24Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:045.43:295.310:07-0.610:31-0.67:065:25Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:575.34:235.111:01-0.411:20-0.57:055:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:515.25:194.811:56-0.27:045:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:485.16:164.712:11-0.312:52-0.17:035:28First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:455.07:144.61:03-0.21:480.07:025:30First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:425.08:104.61:56-0.12:44-0.17:015:31Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:365.19:034.72:49-0.23:37-0.27:005:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:265.19:524.73:40-0.24:27-0.36:595:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:135.210:384.84:29-0.35:14-0.46:575:34Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:555.211:204.85:16-0.45:57-0.46:565:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:355.211:594.86:01-0.46:38-0.46:555:37Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:115.16:43-0.47:16-0.46:545:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:344.812:455.17:23-0.47:51-0.36:525:39Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:064.81:185.08:02-0.38:25-0.26:515:40Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:364.91:525.08:40-0.38:58-0.26:505:41Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:085.02:295.09:20-0.19:31-0.16:485:42Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:465.13:134.910:060.010:11-0.16:475:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:325.24:064.811:000.111:020.06:465:45Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:265.25:084.712:030.26:445:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:315.26:184.612:050.01:100.36:435:47Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:435.27:274.71:150.02:160.26:425:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:545.48:334.92:24-0.13:190.06:405:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:585.69:325.23:29-0.34:18-0.36:395:50Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:575.810:275.44:30-0.55:13-0.56:375:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:525.911:195.65:27-0.76:05-0.76:365:52New Moon28Fri
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 1:24 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 84% 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 (84% 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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