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 7h 02m at 11:12 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:035.03:334.510:170.310:110.36:335:54Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:435.14:224.411:090.510:570.36:325:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:345.15:224.212:110.66:305:56Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:365.06:314.21:180.66:295:57Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:475.17:394.31:070.42:240.56:275:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:595.28:424.62:190.33:260.36:266:00Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:035.49:384.93:260.14:240.16:246:01Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:015.710:315.24:29-0.25:17-0.26:236:02Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:555.911:215.55:26-0.56:07-0.46:216:03New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:456.07:21-0.77:54-0.57:207:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:095.81:355.98:14-0.88:40-0.67:187:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:575.92:245.89:05-0.79:25-0.57:167:06Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:456.03:145.59:57-0.610:11-0.37:157:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:355.94:065.210:50-0.310:580.07:137:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:265.75:024.911:450.011:490.27:127:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:215.56:004.712:430.37:107:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:215.37:024.612:430.51:420.57:087:11First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:245.18:054.51:410.72:410.57:077:12First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:285.19:044.62:410.73:380.57:057:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:285.19:594.83:390.64:320.47:047:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:215.210:495.04:340.55:210.37:027:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:095.311:345.15:260.36:060.27:007:16Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:515.36:140.26:470.16:597:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:155.212:315.36:580.17:250.16:577:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:525.31:085.27:400.18:000.26:567:19Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:265.31:435.18:200.18:320.36:547:20Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:565.32:164.98:590.29:010.46:527:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:245.42:494.89:370.39:290.56:517:22Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:525.53:254.710:160.59:590.56:497:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:265.54:064.611:000.610:380.66:487:24Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:095.54:564.611:510.711:290.76:467:25Third Quarter31Sun
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 1:52 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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