Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 41m at 3:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:32 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:116.62:396.49:24-0.19:510.16:307:34Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:046.43:326.410:130.010:460.36:317:32Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:586.24:276.411:030.211:420.56:317:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:565.95:256.311:550.46:327:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:565.76:256.212:400.712:500.66:337:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:575.57:276.11:390.81:470.76:347:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:595.58:286.12:380.82:440.76:357:24Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:585.59:256.13:350.73:400.76:367:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:535.610:166.24:290.64:340.66:377:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:435.711:046.25:190.55:250.66:387:19Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:305.811:476.26:060.46:130.56:397:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:135.86:490.36:580.56:407:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:286.112:535.87:290.47:410.66:417:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:066.01:305.88:070.48:210.66:427:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:435.92:055.88:420.59:010.76:437:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:185.72:385.79:150.69:390.96:437:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:535.63:095.89:460.710:191.06:447:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:285.43:425.810:170.711:011.16:457:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:085.34:215.810:530.811:501.26:467:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:555.25:105.811:380.96:477:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:515.16:095.812:461.212:360.96:487:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:565.17:165.91:471.21:420.96:497:00First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:025.38:246.02:491.02:500.86:506:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:045.59:276.23:480.83:560.66:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:025.810:246.44:450.64:570.46:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:556.111:186.65:390.35:560.26:536:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:476.46:310.16:520.06:546:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:106.612:366.67:21-0.17:47-0.16:556:50Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:016.61:266.78:10-0.18:40-0.16:566:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:526.42:166.78:58-0.19:330.16:576:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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