Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 7:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:48 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:345.49:086.23:180.73:260.45:388:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:345.310:036.34:200.74:210.55:388:33Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:315.210:556.45:190.65:150.55:398:33Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:245.211:456.46:150.56:080.65:398:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:155.27:070.46:580.75:408:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:326.31:045.17:550.47:460.75:418:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:176.21:515.18:400.48:310.85:418:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:006.02:365.19:230.59:140.95:428:32Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:435.93:215.110:030.69:561.05:428:31Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:255.74:055.110:410.610:391.15:438:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:085.64:505.111:190.711:241.25:448:31Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:545.45:355.211:580.75:458:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:425.26:235.312:141.312:380.85:458:30First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:355.07:125.41:081.31:210.85:468:29First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:314.98:045.52:061.32:080.85:478:29First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:304.78:565.63:061.22:590.95:488:28Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:264.79:465.84:051.13:530.95:488:27Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:204.710:366.05:030.94:480.85:498:27Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:104.811:236.15:580.85:430.85:508:26Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:584.96:490.66:370.65:518:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:106.312:445.17:380.47:290.55:528:24Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:576.41:305.38:250.38:200.45:528:24Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:446.42:175.59:110.29:110.45:538:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:336.43:065.69:560.210:040.45:548:22Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:236.33:585.810:420.210:580.55:558:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:166.14:515.911:290.211:560.65:568:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:125.85:486.012:180.35:578:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:115.66:476.112:570.81:110.45:588:18Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:135.37:476.11:590.92:050.65:598:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:165.28:486.13:010.93:020.76:008:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:175.19:466.24:030.83:590.76:008:15Waning Crescent31Wed
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 10:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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