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 6h 18m 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:305.110:044.93:400.74:310.56:467:25Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:215.210:515.14:340.65:180.46:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:075.311:335.25:260.46:020.36:427:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:495.36:150.26:430.36:417:28Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:105.312:275.37:000.27:210.36:397:29Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:455.51:035.27:450.17:570.36:387:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:165.61:395.18:280.28:320.46:367:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:485.72:165.09:110.39:050.56:357:32Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:225.82:575.09:550.49:420.66:337:33Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:035.93:444.910:440.510:270.76:317:34Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:515.84:394.811:390.711:240.86:307:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:485.75:444.712:400.86:287:36Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:575.56:544.712:330.91:430.86:277:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:135.58:044.91:450.92:460.76:257:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:275.59:085.22:540.73:450.56:247:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:325.710:065.63:590.54:410.36:227:40Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:305.810:595.95:000.25:340.16:217:41Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:235.911:486.25:570.06:23-0.16:207:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:115.96:50-0.27:09-0.16:187:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:346.312:585.87:41-0.27:520.06:177:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:176.31:435.68:29-0.18:340.26:157:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:006.32:295.49:150.09:140.46:147:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:426.13:155.210:000.29:540.66:127:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:245.94:035.010:460.510:340.86:117:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:095.74:534.911:330.611:191.06:107:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:575.55:474.812:210.86:087:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:515.46:434.712:091.11:120.96:077:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:495.27:394.81:051.22:040.96:067:52First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:495.28:344.92:031.12:550.86:057:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:475.29:255.13:011.03:450.76:037:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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