Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:40 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 11:52 am (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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:174.77:365.61:531.41:381.26:307:33First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:174.78:355.72:511.32:381.16:317:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:134.89:315.83:481.23:371.06:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:055.010:226.04:421.04:350.86:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:525.311:096.25:320.85:300.76:347:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:365.511:536.36:200.66:220.56:357:25Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:185.87:040.47:120.36:367:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:366.41:006.07:470.38:020.36:377:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:196.31:426.28:280.38:510.36:387:20Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:046.22:266.39:100.39:430.56:387:18Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:516.03:136.49:540.410:370.76:397:17Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:435.74:066.310:410.611:350.96:407:15Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:405.45:046.211:340.86:417:13Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:435.26:096.012:371.112:341.06:427:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:515.07:195.91:411.21:381.16:437:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:005.08:285.92:451.12:431.16:447:08Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:045.29:326.03:461.03:451.06:457:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:035.410:276.14:420.84:440.86:467:05Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:555.611:166.15:340.65:390.76:477:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:435.86:210.56:290.66:487:02New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:016.112:265.97:040.47:160.66:497:00New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:426.01:075.97:430.48:000.76:506:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:215.91:455.98:200.58:410.86:516:57New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:005.72:225.98:530.79:220.96:526:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:385.52:575.89:250.810:021.16:526:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:185.33:325.89:560.910:441.26:536:52Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:005.14:105.710:291.011:301.36:546:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:464.94:535.611:091.16:556:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:374.75:455.612:211.411:58 AM1.26:566:47First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:354.76:465.61:161.412:571.26:576:46First Quarter30Tue
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 3:16 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 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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