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 4h 47m 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:364.98:495.73:081.13:001.06:586:44Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:295.19:435.94:020.93:590.86:596:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:175.410:326.04:530.74:550.67:006:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:025.611:186.25:410.55:490.47:016:39Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:455.96:270.36:410.37:026:38New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:036.212:276.17:110.27:310.27:036:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:476.21:096.37:540.28:220.27:046:34New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:326.11:536.48:370.29:140.37:056:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:195.92:406.59:220.310:070.47:066:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:115.73:326.410:110.511:040.67:076:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:075.44:296.211:040.77:086:28First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:095.25:336.012:040.812:040.87:096:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:165.16:425.91:050.91:070.97:106:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:245.17:515.82:070.92:110.97:116:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:305.28:555.93:070.83:130.87:126:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:295.49:535.94:030.64:130.77:136:21Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:235.610:436.04:550.45:080.57:146:19Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:115.811:296.05:430.36:000.47:156:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:555.96:280.26:480.47:166:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:125.912:366.07:090.27:330.47:186:15Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:535.71:155.97:470.38:160.57:196:14Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:335.51:515.98:230.48:580.67:206:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:135.32:265.88:560.69:380.77:216:11Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:535.13:015.79:280.710:190.87:226:10Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:344.93:375.610:010.811:020.97:236:08Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:174.84:165.610:380.911:491.07:246:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:054.75:035.511:240.97:256:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:584.65:595.412:391.012:190.97:266:04Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:554.77:025.41:331.01:210.97:276:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:524.88:045.52:270.82:240.87:286:02Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:475.19:025.63:200.63:260.67:306:01Waning Crescent31Sun
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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