Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 12:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:106.13:455.310:35-0.110:420.26:457:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:036.04:435.111:320.111:370.46:437:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:015.85:464.912:320.36:427:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:065.66:524.812:360.61:340.56:407:29Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:155.47:584.91:390.72:350.56:387:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:235.49:005.02:420.73:340.46:377:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:255.59:575.23:430.64:290.36:357:32Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:205.510:485.44:410.45:200.26:347:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:095.611:345.65:340.36:060.16:327:34Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:545.66:240.26:490.16:317:35New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:165.712:355.57:090.17:280.16:297:36New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:565.71:155.47:520.18:040.26:287:37New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:325.71:535.38:330.28:380.46:267:38New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:065.72:315.19:120.39:100.56:257:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:385.73:105.09:510.49:400.66:237:40Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:105.63:494.910:300.510:120.76:227:41Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:425.64:314.811:120.610:500.86:207:42Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:215.55:184.711:580.711:370.86:197:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:095.56:124.712:500.86:177:44First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:075.47:104.812:350.91:470.86:167:45First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:135.48:094.91:400.92:440.76:157:46First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:205.59:065.22:470.73:400.66:137:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:225.69:595.63:510.64:340.46:127:48Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:195.710:495.94:520.35:260.26:107:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:115.911:376.25:510.16:160.16:097:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:025.96:47-0.17:040.06:087:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:246.512:525.87:41-0.27:520.06:067:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:116.61:435.78:34-0.28:400.16:057:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:006.62:365.59:28-0.19:300.36:047:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:516.53:315.310:220.010:230.56:037:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 2:59 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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