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 4h 04m 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:304.51:375.38:19-0.39:07-0.37:234:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:074.52:185.39:01-0.39:48-0.27:234:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:494.63:045.39:48-0.210:32-0.27:234:50Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:384.73:585.210:42-0.111:22-0.27:234:51First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:334.84:585.011:450.07:234:52First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:345.06:044.912:16-0.312:510.07:234:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:395.17:124.91:14-0.31:58-0.17:234:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:445.38:174.92:14-0.43:03-0.27:224:55Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:455.59:174.93:14-0.54:05-0.47:224:55Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:435.610:145.04:13-0.65:04-0.67:224:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:385.811:095.05:10-0.76:00-0.77:224:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:315.86:04-0.86:52-0.87:224:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:015.012:215.76:56-0.87:42-0.87:215:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:525.01:115.67:46-0.78:29-0.87:215:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:424.92:005.58:34-0.69:15-0.77:205:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:314.92:495.39:22-0.410:00-0.57:205:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:214.83:385.110:11-0.310:45-0.47:205:04Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:114.84:294.911:01-0.111:30-0.37:195:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:034.75:224.711:520.07:195:06Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:554.76:174.612:17-0.312:460.07:185:07Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:494.87:134.51:05-0.21:410.07:175:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:424.88:074.51:54-0.22:35-0.17:175:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:334.98:594.52:44-0.33:29-0.27:165:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:225.09:484.53:34-0.34:21-0.37:165:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:075.110:324.54:23-0.45:10-0.47:155:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:495.211:144.55:10-0.55:56-0.57:145:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:285.211:534.65:56-0.56:40-0.57:135:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:055.36:39-0.67:22-0.57:125:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:304.612:425.37:22-0.68:02-0.57:125:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:074.71:215.38:05-0.68:43-0.57:115:19Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:454.82:035.38:50-0.59:24-0.47:105:20Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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