Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1m at 1:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:21 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:025.112:245.86:59-0.97:43-0.97:095:21Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:545.21:155.87:51-0.98:31-0.97:085:22Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:455.22:065.68:41-0.89:18-0.87:075:24Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:365.22:575.49:32-0.610:04-0.67:065:25Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:275.13:485.210:23-0.410:51-0.57:055:26Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:195.04:415.011:15-0.211:38-0.37:045:27Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:125.05:364.812:09-0.17:035:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:064.96:324.612:27-0.21:040.07:025:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:014.97:294.51:17-0.12:000.07:015:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:565.08:234.52:08-0.12:54-0.17:005:32Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:485.19:154.62:59-0.13:47-0.26:585:33Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:375.110:034.63:50-0.24:37-0.36:575:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:225.210:484.74:38-0.35:24-0.36:565:35Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:045.211:284.75:25-0.46:07-0.46:555:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:435.26:09-0.46:48-0.46:545:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:064.712:185.26:51-0.47:27-0.36:525:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:404.712:535.27:31-0.48:04-0.36:515:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:124.81:275.28:11-0.38:39-0.26:505:41Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:454.92:045.28:51-0.39:14-0.26:485:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:215.12:465.19:35-0.19:52-0.16:475:44Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:045.23:365.010:260.010:37-0.16:465:45First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:555.24:334.811:260.211:320.06:445:46First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:545.25:404.712:320.36:435:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:025.26:504.712:370.11:400.36:415:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:145.37:594.71:450.12:460.16:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:235.49:024.92:520.03:48-0.16:395:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:265.610:005.23:55-0.24:46-0.36:375:51Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:235.810:545.44:54-0.55:40-0.56:365:52Full Moon28Wed
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 4:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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