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 5h 12m 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:155.07:504.41:250.42:230.36:355:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:125.08:454.52:200.43:180.36:335:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:065.19:364.63:150.34:090.26:325:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:555.110:224.74:070.24:570.16:305:57Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:405.211:054.84:560.15:410.06:285:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:205.211:434.85:42-0.16:210.06:275:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:575.26:25-0.16:580.06:256:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:174.912:315.17:06-0.17:320.06:246:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:495.01:035.17:45-0.18:040.16:226:02Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:185.11:365.08:240.08:340.26:216:03Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:495.32:134.99:040.29:050.26:196:04Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:255.43:564.810:500.310:420.37:187:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:095.44:484.611:430.511:300.47:167:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:025.45:504.512:470.67:147:07Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:075.37:024.412:340.61:560.77:137:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:225.28:154.51:500.63:040.67:117:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:395.39:234.83:040.54:070.47:107:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:485.510:235.14:130.35:060.17:087:11Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:495.711:185.45:150.06:01-0.17:067:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:435.96:13-0.36:51-0.37:057:13New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:095.712:335.97:08-0.57:38-0.47:037:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:575.91:215.97:59-0.68:23-0.47:027:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:436.02:085.78:48-0.59:06-0.37:007:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:286.02:555.59:36-0.39:48-0.16:587:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:135.93:425.310:24-0.110:290.26:577:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:595.74:325.011:130.211:120.46:557:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:465.55:244.812:030.46:547:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:375.36:204.612:560.66:527:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:345.27:184.612:500.81:510.76:507:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:345.18:174.61:450.92:460.76:497:23First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:345.19:134.72:430.83:400.66:477:24Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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