Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 6:26 pm (5.6 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 - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:156.32:416.59:200.19:520.26:586:45Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:066.13:316.410:070.210:450.46:596:43Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:595.84:246.310:540.511:390.67:006:42Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:545.55:196.111:450.77:016:40First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:525.36:165.912:340.812:370.97:026:38First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:515.27:155.81:290.91:321.07:036:37First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:515.28:145.82:250.92:271.07:046:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:485.39:095.93:180.83:220.97:056:34Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:405.410:005.94:090.64:150.87:066:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:295.510:475.94:570.55:060.67:076:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:145.711:305.95:420.45:540.57:086:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:545.76:240.36:400.57:096:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:105.812:325.77:030.37:230.57:106:26Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:475.71:065.77:400.48:050.57:116:25Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:225.61:365.88:140.58:460.67:126:23Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:565.42:055.88:470.69:270.87:136:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:305.32:365.99:180.610:090.97:146:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:085.23:135.99:520.710:561.07:156:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:525.14:005.910:350.811:501.17:166:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:465.04:565.911:290.97:176:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:495.06:035.812:491.112:370.97:186:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:595.07:165.81:511.01:490.97:196:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:075.28:275.92:520.82:580.77:206:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:105.59:326.13:510.54:030.57:216:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:085.810:306.24:460.25:040.27:226:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:016.211:236.25:390.06:020.07:236:08New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:516.46:30-0.26:57-0.27:256:06New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:146.212:406.57:18-0.27:50-0.27:266:05New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:036.11:286.58:05-0.28:41-0.17:276:04New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:535.92:156.48:520.09:320.07:286:03Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:435.63:036.29:370.210:220.27:296:01Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:49 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 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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