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 6h 34m 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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:075.74:286.011:060.711:571.16:307:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:595.55:236.011:550.76:317:32Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:025.46:266.01:011.212:550.86:327:30Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:115.37:366.12:081.22:030.96:337:28Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:225.38:466.23:141.13:120.86:347:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:285.59:516.44:160.84:180.66:347:25Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:285.710:506.55:160.65:210.46:357:24Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:245.911:456.76:110.36:190.36:367:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:176.17:030.17:140.16:377:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:376.71:076.37:520.08:070.16:387:19New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:276.61:566.38:390.08:570.26:397:17Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:166.42:456.39:240.19:480.36:407:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:056.23:336.210:090.310:380.66:417:14Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:555.94:226.110:540.511:280.86:427:12Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:465.75:136.011:390.76:437:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:405.46:075.912:210.912:270.86:447:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:375.37:025.81:141.01:171.06:457:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:355.27:595.82:081.02:101.06:467:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:325.28:545.93:020.93:030.96:477:04Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:265.39:466.03:550.83:560.86:477:02Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:165.410:346.04:440.64:480.76:487:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:025.511:186.15:320.55:370.66:496:59Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:435.611:586.16:160.46:240.56:506:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:225.76:570.47:090.56:516:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:356.012:575.77:360.47:520.56:526:54Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:115.91:295.88:130.48:350.66:536:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:465.82:015.98:490.59:180.76:546:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:225.72:366.09:240.610:020.86:556:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:035.63:166.110:010.610:520.96:566:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:505.54:056.110:450.711:481.16:576:46Third Quarter30Sun
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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