Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 4:33 pm (5.4 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:524.911:096.25:440.75:320.75:378:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:455.011:596.46:400.66:280.65:388:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:365.17:340.47:240.55:388:33Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:506.51:295.28:260.38:190.55:398:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:436.52:225.39:160.29:130.45:408:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:376.43:165.410:060.210:090.45:408:33Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:326.34:125.510:560.211:050.55:418:32Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:296.15:095.611:460.25:418:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:275.96:075.812:030.612:360.25:428:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:265.77:055.91:030.71:280.35:438:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:255.58:026.02:030.72:190.35:438:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:245.38:586.13:030.73:110.45:448:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:215.29:506.24:010.74:020.55:458:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:145.210:396.24:570.64:530.65:458:29Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:055.211:266.25:500.55:420.65:468:29Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:535.16:390.56:290.75:478:28New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:096.212:385.17:250.57:130.85:488:28New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:506.11:215.18:070.57:540.85:498:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:286.02:025.08:460.58:330.95:498:26New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:055.92:405.09:230.69:110.95:508:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:415.83:185.19:580.69:481.05:518:25Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:165.73:545.110:310.710:271.05:528:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:535.64:315.211:040.711:111.15:538:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:345.55:115.411:380.75:548:23First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:205.35:565.512:021.212:170.75:548:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:145.16:495.61:011.31:030.85:558:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:164.97:475.72:061.31:570.85:568:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:234.88:495.93:131.22:590.95:578:19Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:274.99:496.14:191.14:040.85:588:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:285.010:486.35:210.95:090.75:598:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:245.111:436.56:190.66:110.66:008:16Full Moon31Mon
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 7:55 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 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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