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 3h 10m 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 - Nov 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:345.43:536.010:240.411:130.47:306:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:275.14:455.811:120.67:315:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:225.04:405.612:040.611:560.66:324:58First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:194.95:385.511:560.96:334:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:174.96:355.412:480.612:510.96:354:56First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:135.07:315.41:390.51:470.86:364:55Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:065.28:245.52:280.42:410.66:374:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:555.39:125.53:160.33:330.56:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:405.59:575.54:010.24:230.36:394:52Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:215.610:395.44:440.15:120.26:404:51Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:595.611:185.25:260.15:580.26:414:50Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:335.711:565.16:050.16:430.26:434:49Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:065.76:430.27:270.36:444:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:335.012:385.77:200.38:110.46:454:47Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:104.91:145.87:570.38:570.56:464:46Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:514.81:565.88:390.49:450.56:474:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:394.82:465.79:270.510:370.66:484:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:344.83:455.610:260.511:330.56:494:44Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:374.84:525.511:310.56:504:43Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:434.96:025.512:310.412:380.56:524:43Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:485.17:105.51:290.31:440.36:534:42Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:505.48:135.62:260.12:480.16:544:42Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:485.79:115.73:20-0.23:48-0.16:554:41Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:416.010:045.74:13-0.34:46-0.36:564:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:326.210:555.65:04-0.45:41-0.46:574:40New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:206.211:445.55:53-0.46:33-0.46:584:40New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:066.26:40-0.47:23-0.46:594:39New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:325.312:526.07:26-0.28:11-0.27:004:39Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:205.11:385.98:100.08:58-0.17:014:38Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:094.92:245.78:550.29:440.17:024:38Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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