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 3h 59m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:185.37:130.47:090.46:018:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:376.61:115.58:040.28:050.36:028:14Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:306.62:045.78:530.18:590.26:038:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:236.52:565.89:410.09:530.36:038:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:166.43:495.910:290.110:470.46:048:11Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:096.24:436.011:160.211:430.66:058:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:045.95:386.012:050.36:068:09Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:005.66:346.012:400.712:540.46:078:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:585.47:326.01:390.91:460.66:088:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:585.28:296.02:380.92:390.76:098:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:565.19:246.13:360.93:320.86:108:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:515.110:166.14:320.84:250.86:118:02Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:435.211:036.15:240.75:160.86:128:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:315.211:476.16:120.66:040.86:138:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:155.36:570.66:490.86:147:58New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:286.112:565.37:380.57:310.86:157:57New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:066.01:345.38:150.68:110.86:167:56New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:415.92:095.38:500.68:490.96:177:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:145.82:425.49:230.79:261.06:177:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:465.73:125.59:520.710:031.06:187:52Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:195.63:455.610:200.810:441.26:197:50Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:575.44:225.710:510.811:331.36:207:49First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:425.35:085.811:300.86:217:47First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:375.16:045.812:331.412:200.96:227:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:424.97:095.91:411.41:221.06:237:44First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:554.98:206.02:511.42:341.06:247:43Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:055.09:296.13:571.23:470.96:257:41Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:085.210:316.34:590.94:540.76:267:40Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:065.511:286.55:560.65:560.56:277:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:005.76:490.46:540.36:287:37Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:226.612:516.07:390.27:490.16:297:35Full Moon31Thu
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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