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 5h 14m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:136.61:426.28:260.08:420.16:307:34Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:036.52:316.39:130.09:340.26:317:32Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:536.33:216.39:580.110:260.46:327:30Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:446.04:126.310:430.311:200.66:327:29Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:375.75:056.211:300.56:337:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:325.46:006.012:160.912:190.86:347:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:305.26:585.91:131.01:110.96:357:24Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:305.17:575.92:101.12:061.06:367:22Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:305.18:545.93:071.13:011.16:377:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:265.29:485.94:011.03:551.06:387:19Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:185.310:376.04:520.84:480.96:397:18Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:055.411:216.05:400.75:370.86:407:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:485.56:230.66:230.76:417:14New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:026.012:285.57:030.67:070.76:427:13New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:396.01:045.67:410.67:480.76:437:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:145.81:365.68:150.68:280.86:447:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:465.72:055.78:460.79:060.96:447:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:185.62:345.89:150.89:461.06:457:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:515.43:065.99:420.810:281.26:467:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:305.33:466.010:150.911:181.36:477:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:175.14:355.910:581.06:487:01First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:145.05:355.912:191.411:55 AM1.16:496:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:244.96:465.81:261.51:071.26:506:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:384.98:035.92:331.42:241.16:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:495.19:136.13:371.13:360.96:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:515.410:166.34:360.84:410.76:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:485.811:116.55:310.55:410.46:546:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:406.16:220.26:380.26:556:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:036.512:306.37:110.17:320.16:566:48Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:526.41:176.57:570.08:230.16:576:46Full Moon30Sat
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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