Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 11:15 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:206.212:405.47:220.27:250.46:027:56Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:586.11:215.28:050.38:010.56:007:57Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:336.02:015.18:450.38:360.75:597:58Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:085.92:414.99:250.59:090.85:587:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:425.83:214.810:040.69:420.95:578:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:175.84:024.810:440.710:200.95:568:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:555.74:464.811:260.811:041.05:558:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:395.65:344.812:110.85:548:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:315.56:264.91:000.85:538:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:305.47:215.012:571.01:510.85:518:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:325.48:165.32:011.02:430.75:508:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:335.49:095.63:050.93:340.65:498:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:315.410:005.94:080.74:260.55:488:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:265.410:496.25:090.55:180.45:488:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:195.411:376.46:080.46:090.45:478:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:115.47:040.27:010.45:468:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:266.61:035.37:590.17:530.45:458:11New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:166.61:575.38:530.18:460.55:448:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:096.52:535.29:470.29:410.65:438:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:056.33:525.210:410.310:380.75:428:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:056.14:525.211:360.411:370.85:428:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:075.95:545.212:300.45:418:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:105.76:555.412:380.91:240.55:408:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:125.67:535.61:380.92:170.45:408:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:115.58:495.82:380.83:080.45:398:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:075.49:406.03:350.73:570.45:388:19Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:585.410:276.14:310.64:440.45:388:20Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:465.311:116.25:230.55:290.45:378:21Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:325.211:526.26:120.46:110.55:378:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:155.26:580.46:520.65:368:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:316.212:575.07:420.47:310.75:368:23Full Moon31Sun
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 3:01 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 3% 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 (3% 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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