Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 21m at 1:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:41 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:375.211:496.36:280.56:200.55:378:34New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:255.27:200.37:120.45:388:33New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:356.41:145.38:110.28:040.45:388:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:236.52:045.49:000.18:560.45:398:33Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:146.52:565.49:490.19:490.45:398:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:076.43:505.510:390.110:450.55:408:33Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:036.24:475.611:300.111:430.55:418:32Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:026.15:455.812:220.25:418:32First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:025.96:455.912:420.61:150.25:428:32First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:045.77:446.01:430.72:080.35:438:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:055.68:426.22:440.63:020.35:438:31Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:045.59:376.33:440.63:550.35:448:30Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:005.410:296.44:420.54:470.45:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:535.411:176.45:370.45:380.45:458:29Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:425.46:280.36:260.55:468:29Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:026.312:285.37:150.37:120.65:478:28Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:446.31:135.38:000.37:550.75:488:28Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:256.11:565.28:410.48:350.85:498:27Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:046.02:375.29:200.49:140.85:498:26Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:435.93:175.29:570.59:530.95:508:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:215.83:575.210:330.510:331.05:518:25Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:005.74:375.211:090.611:161.15:528:24Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:425.55:185.311:460.65:538:24Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:285.46:045.412:051.112:260.65:548:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:215.26:545.51:011.21:120.75:548:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:205.17:485.62:021.22:030.75:558:21Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:215.08:455.83:041.12:590.75:568:20Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:215.09:406.04:061.03:580.75:578:19Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:175.110:346.25:060.84:580.65:588:18Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:115.311:266.46:030.65:560.55:598:17New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:035.46:570.36:530.36:008:16New Moon31Wed
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 3:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 (48% 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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