Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 11:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:315.27:534.71:49-0.42:27-0.17:224:48Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:245.38:464.62:39-0.43:24-0.27:234:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:145.39:374.63:29-0.34:18-0.27:234:49Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:015.310:244.54:17-0.35:08-0.37:234:50Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:455.311:104.55:03-0.35:55-0.37:234:51Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:265.311:524.45:46-0.26:39-0.37:234:52Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:055.26:28-0.27:20-0.27:234:53Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:334.312:425.17:07-0.17:59-0.17:224:54Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:124.21:175.07:44-0.18:36-0.17:224:55Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:494.21:525.08:20-0.19:110.07:224:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:244.22:274.98:570.09:450.07:224:57Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:004.33:064.89:380.010:210.07:224:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:394.43:514.710:240.110:590.07:214:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:234.54:424.611:190.211:440.07:215:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:154.65:414.412:230.37:215:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:134.86:474.312:360.01:320.37:205:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:164.97:534.21:350.02:410.27:205:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:195.18:564.32:38-0.13:460.07:195:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:195.39:554.43:42-0.24:47-0.27:195:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:175.510:514.64:44-0.45:45-0.47:185:07New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:125.711:454.75:42-0.66:39-0.67:185:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:075.86:38-0.77:30-0.77:175:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:374.81:005.87:32-0.88:19-0.87:165:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:304.91:535.78:25-0.89:07-0.87:165:11Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:225.02:465.59:18-0.79:55-0.77:155:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:155.03:395.310:12-0.610:43-0.67:145:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:095.14:335.011:07-0.411:31-0.57:145:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:045.05:284.812:03-0.27:135:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:595.06:254.612:21-0.31:010.07:125:17First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:565.07:234.41:11-0.21:590.07:115:19Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:525.08:194.42:03-0.12:560.07:105:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:02 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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