Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 12:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:155.710:484.74:44-0.45:42-0.47:234:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:105.811:434.75:41-0.56:38-0.67:234:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:055.86:37-0.57:31-0.67:234:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:374.712:595.77:31-0.68:23-0.67:234:51Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:324.71:535.68:24-0.59:12-0.67:234:51Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:264.72:465.49:16-0.410:01-0.57:234:52Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:204.73:405.210:09-0.310:49-0.47:234:53Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:144.74:345.011:02-0.111:37-0.47:224:54First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:084.75:284.911:570.07:224:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:024.86:234.712:25-0.312:530.07:224:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:564.97:184.61:12-0.31:480.07:224:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:495.08:124.52:00-0.32:430.07:224:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:395.19:034.52:48-0.33:36-0.17:214:59Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:265.19:524.43:36-0.34:28-0.27:215:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:115.210:374.44:23-0.35:16-0.37:215:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:535.211:204.35:08-0.36:02-0.37:205:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:325.25:52-0.36:44-0.37:205:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:004.312:085.16:33-0.37:25-0.37:195:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:364.312:425.17:13-0.38:03-0.27:195:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:114.31:165.17:51-0.38:40-0.27:185:07Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:454.41:525.18:30-0.39:15-0.27:185:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:204.52:325.19:12-0.29:52-0.27:175:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:014.73:185.09:58-0.110:32-0.27:165:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:484.84:114.810:540.011:19-0.17:165:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:424.95:114.611:590.17:155:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:445.06:194.512:14-0.11:090.27:145:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:515.17:294.41:16-0.12:190.27:135:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:585.28:364.42:22-0.13:260.07:135:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:035.49:384.53:27-0.24:29-0.27:125:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:035.510:364.64:30-0.35:27-0.47:115:19New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:005.611:304.85:28-0.56:21-0.67:105:20New Moon31Mon
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 2:46 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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