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 1h 52m 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 - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:494.94:284.511:070.411:030.26:335:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:354.95:234.412:040.56:325:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:315.06:264.31:070.56:305:56First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:365.07:304.412:580.32:110.46:295:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:435.18:304.62:050.33:120.36:275:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:465.49:264.83:110.14:100.16:265:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:445.610:185.14:12-0.25:05-0.26:246:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:385.86:11-0.46:56-0.47:237:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:085.412:295.97:06-0.77:45-0.57:217:03Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:565.71:196.07:59-0.88:32-0.67:207:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:445.82:095.98:51-0.89:18-0.67:187:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:335.93:005.79:43-0.710:05-0.47:167:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:245.93:535.510:36-0.510:54-0.27:157:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:165.84:485.211:32-0.211:450.07:137:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:125.75:475.012:300.07:127:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:115.56:494.812:390.21:290.27:107:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:145.37:524.71:370.42:290.37:097:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:175.38:534.82:350.53:270.37:077:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:185.39:494.93:340.44:230.27:057:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:135.410:405.14:300.35:140.17:047:14Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:025.411:275.25:220.26:020.07:027:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:475.56:110.16:450.07:007:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:105.312:285.46:560.07:250.06:597:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:505.31:075.47:390.08:010.16:577:18New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:265.31:445.38:190.08:360.16:567:19New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:595.32:195.18:580.19:070.36:547:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:305.32:545.09:360.29:370.36:527:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:585.43:294.910:140.310:060.46:517:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:285.44:084.810:540.510:400.56:497:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:065.54:534.711:410.611:240.66:487:24First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:525.45:484.612:360.76:467:25First Quarter31Tue
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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