Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 49m at 3:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:565.411:215.55:170.25:490.06:467:25Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:395.46:050.06:320.06:447:26Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:035.612:205.46:510.07:120.06:427:27Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:405.612:585.37:340.07:500.16:417:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:155.61:345.28:150.08:250.26:397:29Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:465.62:085.18:550.18:580.36:387:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:155.62:435.19:350.29:310.46:367:31Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:465.73:205.110:160.310:060.46:357:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:225.74:035.011:000.410:480.56:337:33Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:085.74:545.011:500.511:420.66:327:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:025.75:545.012:470.66:307:35Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:075.67:015.112:470.61:480.66:297:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:185.68:075.31:570.62:490.56:277:37Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:295.79:105.63:060.53:490.36:257:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:345.810:085.94:110.24:460.16:247:39Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:336.011:036.25:120.05:41-0.16:237:40Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:286.011:546.46:10-0.26:33-0.26:217:41New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:206.17:05-0.47:23-0.36:207:42New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:436.51:116.07:58-0.58:11-0.26:187:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:316.52:025.98:49-0.48:580.06:177:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:196.42:525.79:39-0.29:450.26:157:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:086.23:445.510:290.010:330.46:147:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:586.04:375.311:190.211:220.66:137:47Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:505.85:325.212:100.46:117:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:455.66:285.212:140.81:010.56:107:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:435.47:255.21:070.91:530.56:087:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:415.48:215.32:030.92:440.56:077:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:385.49:145.42:580.83:340.46:067:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:315.410:035.63:520.74:230.46:057:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:215.410:485.74:450.55:090.36:037:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 5:49 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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