Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 4:04 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:585.83:375.210:150.410:110.85:378:34Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:365.74:175.210:520.510:520.95:388:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:155.64:585.311:280.511:391.05:388:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:595.55:425.412:080.55:398:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:495.46:315.512:321.012:520.55:408:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:455.27:245.61:311.01:420.55:408:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:475.18:205.82:331.02:360.65:418:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:495.19:176.03:360.93:350.55:418:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:485.210:116.24:370.74:340.55:428:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:445.311:046.45:360.55:330.45:438:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:385.411:566.66:310.36:310.25:438:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:305.67:250.17:260.15:448:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:486.71:225.78:16-0.18:210.15:458:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:406.72:155.89:06-0.29:140.15:468:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:336.63:095.99:55-0.210:090.25:468:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:276.44:046.010:45-0.111:040.35:478:28Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:226.25:006.011:350.05:488:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:206.05:576.012:010.512:260.15:498:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:185.86:556.112:590.61:180.25:498:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:185.67:546.11:580.72:110.35:508:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:175.58:506.12:560.73:050.45:518:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:145.49:446.23:530.63:570.45:528:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:085.410:336.24:480.54:490.55:538:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:585.411:196.25:390.45:380.55:548:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:455.46:270.36:250.55:558:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:026.212:295.47:120.37:090.55:558:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:426.11:115.47:530.37:500.65:568:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:206.01:505.48:320.38:300.75:578:19New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:565.92:275.39:080.49:080.75:588:18Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:315.83:025.49:420.59:460.85:598:17Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:045.73:365.410:150.510:250.96:008:16Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 6:59 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 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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