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 4h 22m 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 - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:594.83:125.59:400.310:310.27:034:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:504.64:035.310:270.411:180.27:044:38First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:434.64:565.111:180.57:054:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:374.65:525.012:060.212:110.57:064:37First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:314.76:475.012:540.21:060.57:074:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:244.87:414.91:420.12:020.47:084:37Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:144.98:334.92:300.02:570.37:094:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:015.19:214.93:17-0.13:510.17:104:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:445.210:064.84:03-0.14:430.07:114:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:245.310:494.74:48-0.25:33-0.17:114:37Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:025.411:304.75:32-0.26:21-0.17:124:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:405.56:15-0.27:08-0.17:134:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:114.612:185.66:59-0.27:54-0.17:144:38Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:534.61:005.67:43-0.18:42-0.17:154:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:394.61:475.68:31-0.19:30-0.17:154:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:284.62:405.59:23-0.110:21-0.17:164:38Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:234.73:385.410:200.011:14-0.17:174:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:234.74:415.311:220.07:174:39Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:254.95:475.212:09-0.112:250.07:184:39Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:295.06:525.11:04-0.21:29-0.17:184:40Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:305.37:545.12:00-0.32:31-0.27:194:40Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:285.58:525.12:54-0.53:32-0.37:194:41Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:225.79:465.13:48-0.64:29-0.57:204:41Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:135.810:375.04:40-0.65:24-0.67:204:42New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:015.811:265.05:29-0.66:15-0.67:214:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:475.86:17-0.57:03-0.67:214:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:134.812:315.67:02-0.47:49-0.57:214:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:594.71:145.57:46-0.38:32-0.47:224:45Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:444.61:575.38:28-0.29:14-0.37:224:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:294.52:415.29:100.09:55-0.27:224:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:154.43:265.09:530.110:390.07:224:47Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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