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 2h 15m 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:305.31:455.88:170.38:530.47:315:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:075.22:185.78:510.49:330.57:325:58Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:445.02:495.69:240.510:120.67:335:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:214.93:235.69:580.610:540.77:345:56Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:014.84:035.610:360.611:390.77:355:55Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:464.83:525.610:250.611:290.76:374:54First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:394.84:495.511:230.66:384:53First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:384.95:545.512:230.612:270.66:394:52First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:395.17:005.61:190.51:330.56:404:51Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:395.48:025.72:150.32:370.36:414:50Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:355.79:005.83:100.13:390.16:424:49Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:286.09:545.94:04-0.14:38-0.16:434:48Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:206.310:475.94:57-0.35:35-0.36:454:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:106.411:395.85:49-0.46:31-0.46:464:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:006.56:40-0.47:25-0.46:474:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:315.712:516.47:31-0.38:18-0.36:484:45Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:255.51:446.38:22-0.29:11-0.26:494:44Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:205.42:396.19:150.010:05-0.16:504:44Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:185.23:375.810:090.110:590.06:514:43Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:175.14:365.611:060.311:530.16:524:42Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:165.15:375.512:030.46:544:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:165.16:365.412:460.11:000.46:554:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:135.27:325.31:390.01:560.36:564:41Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:075.48:255.32:290.02:510.26:574:40Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:575.59:155.33:17-0.13:430.16:584:40Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:435.610:015.24:03-0.24:330.06:594:39Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:265.610:455.14:47-0.25:21-0.17:004:39New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:065.611:265.05:29-0.26:06-0.17:014:39New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:445.66:09-0.16:49-0.17:024:38New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:064.912:185.56:48-0.17:300.07:034:38New Moon30Wed
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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