Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 4:47 am (5.9 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 - Aug 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:375.93:105.39:580.69:550.86:018:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:135.93:465.510:310.610:380.96:028:14Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:545.84:275.611:050.611:281.06:038:13First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:415.65:155.811:450.66:048:12First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:355.46:105.912:271.112:330.76:058:11First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:395.27:136.01:351.21:300.86:068:09First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:495.18:206.12:451.22:360.86:068:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:595.19:266.23:531.13:450.86:078:07Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:055.210:296.44:580.94:520.76:088:06Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:055.311:286.55:580.65:550.66:098:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:015.56:540.46:540.46:108:03Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:236.612:555.67:460.27:490.36:118:02Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:156.61:475.88:340.18:410.36:128:01Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:066.52:385.89:210.19:330.46:137:59Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:566.33:285.910:060.210:230.66:147:58Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:466.14:185.910:500.311:150.86:157:57Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:365.85:085.911:350.56:167:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:285.56:005.812:070.912:200.66:177:54Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:235.36:535.81:011.11:070.86:187:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:205.17:485.81:571.11:560.96:197:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:175.18:435.92:521.12:470.96:207:50Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:135.19:355.93:471.03:390.96:217:48Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:065.110:256.04:400.94:310.96:217:47Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:545.211:106.15:290.75:210.86:227:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:395.311:526.16:160.66:090.76:237:44New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:205.36:590.56:540.66:247:42New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:306.112:575.47:390.57:360.66:257:41New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:056.01:325.58:160.58:180.76:267:39New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:396.02:045.68:510.68:580.76:277:38Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:135.92:375.79:250.69:400.86:287:36Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:495.83:135.99:570.610:240.96:297:35Waxing Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 8:24 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA