Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 3:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 01m at 8:32 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:485.29:164.93:040.03:50-0.16:355:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:395.310:045.03:57-0.14:39-0.26:335:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:255.310:495.14:46-0.25:25-0.36:325:55Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:075.311:315.15:33-0.36:07-0.36:305:56Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:475.36:16-0.36:46-0.36:295:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:095.112:255.26:58-0.37:23-0.26:275:59Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:455.11:005.17:37-0.27:57-0.16:266:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:175.12:345.09:15-0.19:290.07:247:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:475.13:075.09:530.010:000.07:227:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:175.23:434.910:320.110:320.17:217:03Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:525.34:254.811:150.211:110.27:197:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:355.35:154.812:060.37:187:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:285.36:164.712:010.21:060.47:167:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:315.37:234.71:040.32:100.47:157:07Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:425.38:304.92:140.33:140.37:137:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:525.59:325.13:230.24:160.17:117:09Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:565.710:305.54:28-0.15:13-0.17:107:10Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:545.911:245.85:30-0.36:08-0.37:087:11Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:486.06:27-0.67:00-0.57:077:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:156.012:406.17:22-0.77:49-0.67:057:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:056.11:316.08:15-0.88:37-0.67:037:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:546.22:225.99:07-0.79:25-0.57:027:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:436.13:145.79:59-0.610:13-0.37:007:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:346.04:075.510:51-0.311:020.06:597:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:275.85:025.311:44-0.111:530.26:577:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:225.66:005.112:390.16:557:19First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:205.46:595.012:460.41:340.36:547:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:205.37:585.01:420.52:290.36:527:21First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:205.38:555.12:380.53:230.36:507:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:165.39:485.23:330.44:150.26:497:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:085.410:365.44:270.35:040.16:477:24Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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