Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 5:30 pm (5.5 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 - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:275.86:125.212:450.55:358:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:275.67:105.312:541.01:370.55:358:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:265.58:075.51:521.02:280.55:358:25Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:235.49:005.72:491.03:170.55:348:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:175.49:495.83:450.84:040.45:348:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:075.410:356.04:380.74:500.45:348:27Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:555.311:186.05:290.65:330.45:348:27Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:405.211:576.16:170.56:150.55:338:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:235.17:030.46:560.65:338:29New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:346.01:045.07:470.47:340.75:338:29New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:096.01:434.98:290.48:120.85:338:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:415.92:204.99:090.58:490.85:338:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:135.92:574.99:480.69:260.85:338:31Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:485.93:364.910:280.610:070.95:338:31Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:295.94:185.011:090.610:540.95:338:31Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:165.95:065.211:520.611:490.95:338:32First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:095.85:595.412:400.65:338:32First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:095.76:575.612:510.91:310.55:338:32First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:135.67:575.81:570.92:250.55:338:33First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:195.58:566.13:040.83:210.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:225.59:546.44:090.74:180.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:225.510:496.65:120.55:160.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:205.511:426.76:130.36:120.35:348:33Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:155.47:100.27:070.45:358:34Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:356.71:105.48:040.18:010.45:358:34Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:276.62:045.38:560.18:540.55:358:34Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:206.42:585.39:470.19:460.65:368:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:126.23:525.310:360.210:380.85:368:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:066.04:475.311:240.311:310.95:378:34Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:005.85:415.312:110.45:378:34Third Quarter30Wed
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 8:52 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 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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