Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 7:37 am (5.4 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 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:166.412:445.97:260.27:340.56:307:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:596.31:275.98:080.38:190.66:317:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:416.12:085.98:470.49:010.76:327:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:216.02:485.89:240.59:420.86:337:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:015.83:275.810:000.610:230.96:347:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:435.64:065.710:350.711:061.06:357:25Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:265.44:485.711:110.811:531.16:367:23First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:145.35:345.611:520.96:377:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:065.16:255.612:451.212:400.96:387:20First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:035.07:225.71:401.21:360.96:397:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:025.08:205.82:381.12:340.96:407:16Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:585.29:175.93:341.03:340.86:407:15Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:515.410:096.14:290.84:320.66:417:13Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:405.610:586.35:210.65:280.56:427:11Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:275.811:456.46:110.46:220.36:437:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:116.16:580.27:140.26:447:08Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:316.512:566.37:450.18:060.16:457:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:186.51:426.48:310.18:570.16:467:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:076.42:306.59:170.19:500.36:477:03Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:586.23:216.510:050.210:450.46:487:02Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:526.04:176.410:570.411:430.66:497:00Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:515.75:176.211:510.56:506:58Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:545.66:216.112:420.712:500.76:516:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:595.57:276.11:430.81:500.76:526:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:035.58:306.12:420.72:500.76:536:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:045.69:296.13:400.63:480.76:546:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:595.810:226.24:350.54:440.66:556:50Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:505.911:106.25:250.35:370.56:566:48Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:376.011:546.26:120.26:260.46:566:47New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:206.06:560.27:110.46:576:45New Moon30Fri
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 11:03 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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