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 5h 48m 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 - Oct 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:155.711:315.95:430.55:570.76:596:43Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:555.86:240.56:420.66:596:42Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:115.812:325.87:020.57:260.77:006:40Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:495.61:065.87:380.68:070.77:016:39Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:245.41:375.88:110.78:470.87:026:37Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:585.32:055.88:420.79:280.97:036:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:325.12:355.99:120.810:091.17:046:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:095.03:125.99:460.810:551.27:056:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:515.03:585.910:280.911:461.37:066:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:434.94:535.811:220.97:076:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:454.95:595.812:441.312:281.07:086:28Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:525.07:115.81:441.21:390.97:096:26Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:595.28:215.92:441.02:480.87:106:25Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:015.69:246.03:410.73:530.57:126:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:585.910:216.24:360.44:550.37:136:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:516.311:146.25:280.25:530.17:146:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:416.56:180.06:490.07:156:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:056.212:306.77:07-0.17:43-0.17:166:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:556.01:186.77:540.08:360.07:176:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:455.82:066.58:420.19:270.27:186:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:365.62:566.49:290.310:190.47:196:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:285.33:486.110:180.511:110.67:206:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:235.14:435.911:090.87:216:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:215.05:415.712:040.812:030.97:226:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:204.96:415.512:580.812:591.07:236:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:185.07:395.51:500.81:551.07:246:07First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:155.18:355.52:420.72:510.97:256:05Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:085.39:275.53:310.63:450.87:276:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:575.410:155.54:170.54:380.67:286:03Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:425.611:005.45:020.45:280.57:296:02Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:235.711:425.35:440.36:160.47:306:00Full Moon31Tue
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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