Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 43m at 12:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:474.55:134.411:440.211:570.07:105:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:364.56:094.312:420.37:095:22First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:304.67:084.212:470.01:430.37:085:23First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:274.88:074.21:420.02:440.27:075:24Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:234.99:024.32:40-0.13:440.07:065:25Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:185.29:544.53:39-0.24:40-0.27:055:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:095.410:434.74:36-0.45:33-0.47:045:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:595.611:314.85:31-0.66:23-0.57:025:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:485.76:23-0.77:11-0.77:015:30Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:185.012:375.87:15-0.97:59-0.77:005:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:065.21:275.78:06-0.98:45-0.76:595:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:555.32:185.68:59-0.89:33-0.76:585:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:475.33:125.49:53-0.710:22-0.56:575:35Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:415.34:085.210:50-0.411:13-0.46:555:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:385.35:074.911:49-0.26:545:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:385.26:104.712:07-0.212:50-0.16:535:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:405.27:134.61:03-0.11:520.06:525:40Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:435.28:134.62:010.02:520.06:505:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:425.29:104.62:580.03:50-0.16:495:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:365.310:024.73:54-0.14:43-0.26:485:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:255.310:504.84:46-0.25:32-0.36:465:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:105.311:344.85:35-0.26:16-0.36:455:45New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:525.36:20-0.26:57-0.36:445:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:154.912:315.37:02-0.27:35-0.26:425:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:544.81:095.27:41-0.28:10-0.16:415:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:314.81:465.18:20-0.18:43-0.16:395:50Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:054.82:224.98:570.09:150.06:385:51Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:384.93:004.89:360.19:460.16:365:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:114.93:414.710:180.210:200.16:355:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 3:38 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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