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 6h 36m 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:566.21:195.48:020.18:040.46:027:56New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:346.12:005.38:440.28:400.56:007:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:106.02:415.19:250.49:140.75:597:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:465.93:235.010:060.59:480.85:587:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:225.84:074.910:460.610:240.95:578:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:005.74:534.811:290.711:061.05:568:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:445.65:424.712:150.85:558:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:345.56:354.81:040.85:548:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:325.47:294.912:551.11:560.85:538:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:345.38:235.11:571.02:480.85:518:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:345.49:145.42:590.93:390.75:508:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:305.410:025.74:000.74:290.55:498:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:225.510:486.04:590.55:180.55:498:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:125.511:336.25:560.46:060.45:488:08Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:005.56:510.26:540.45:478:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:186.412:495.47:440.17:420.45:468:10Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:046.51:405.38:370.18:320.55:458:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:536.52:345.29:310.29:250.65:448:12Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:466.43:315.210:250.310:210.75:438:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:436.24:315.111:200.411:200.85:428:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:456.05:345.112:170.55:428:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:515.86:385.212:220.91:130.55:418:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:575.77:405.41:240.92:090.55:408:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:005.68:395.62:260.83:020.45:408:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:595.69:335.93:260.73:540.35:398:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:525.610:226.14:230.64:420.35:388:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:415.511:086.25:170.45:280.35:388:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:285.511:506.36:080.36:120.35:378:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:125.46:550.36:530.45:378:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:296.212:545.27:400.37:320.65:368:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:076.11:365.18:220.48:090.75:368:23New Moon31Tue
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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