Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 8:15 pm (5.8 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.93:545.410:230.311:090.17:034:38Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:324.84:485.211:140.411:570.17:044:38Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:274.85:435.112:070.47:054:37Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:214.96:395.012:460.11:020.47:064:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:155.07:334.91:340.01:560.37:074:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:075.18:264.92:220.02:510.27:084:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:555.29:154.93:10-0.13:430.17:094:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:405.310:014.93:56-0.24:34-0.17:104:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:225.410:444.84:42-0.25:23-0.27:114:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:015.411:254.75:26-0.26:10-0.27:114:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:375.56:09-0.26:55-0.27:124:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:044.712:135.56:51-0.27:39-0.27:134:37New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:424.712:505.57:33-0.28:22-0.27:144:38Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:224.71:315.58:17-0.29:07-0.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:054.72:175.59:03-0.19:53-0.17:154:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:534.83:095.59:56-0.110:42-0.17:164:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:484.94:075.410:530.011:35-0.27:174:39First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:475.05:115.211:560.07:174:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:505.16:165.212:31-0.21:000.07:184:39First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:545.37:215.11:27-0.32:03-0.17:184:40Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:555.58:235.12:24-0.43:06-0.27:194:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:535.79:215.23:21-0.54:05-0.47:194:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:485.810:155.24:16-0.65:02-0.67:204:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:395.911:065.15:09-0.75:56-0.77:204:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:285.911:565.16:00-0.76:46-0.77:214:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:155.86:49-0.67:34-0.67:214:43Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:445.01:015.67:36-0.58:20-0.57:214:44Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:324.91:475.58:21-0.49:04-0.47:224:45Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:194.82:325.39:06-0.29:47-0.37:224:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:064.73:195.19:51-0.110:30-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:544.64:084.910:380.111:17-0.27:224:47Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:40 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 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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