Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 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 - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:006.42:315.69:21-0.49:29-0.16:457:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:506.33:255.410:14-0.210:200.16:437:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:436.14:225.211:090.011:130.46:427:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:405.85:215.012:050.26:407:29Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:415.66:234.912:090.61:020.46:387:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:455.47:264.91:080.72:000.56:377:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:495.38:265.12:080.72:550.56:357:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:495.39:225.23:070.73:480.46:347:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:435.410:125.44:030.54:380.36:327:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:335.410:595.64:560.45:240.26:317:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:185.411:415.75:460.36:060.26:297:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:005.46:320.26:460.26:287:37New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:205.812:405.37:160.17:240.36:267:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:555.81:185.27:580.27:590.46:257:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:285.71:555.08:380.28:320.56:237:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:585.72:314.99:170.39:030.56:227:41Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:275.73:074.99:560.59:360.66:207:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:595.73:454.810:360.610:130.66:197:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:385.74:294.811:200.711:000.76:177:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:255.75:204.912:090.76:167:45First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:215.66:195.01:040.76:147:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:265.67:225.21:020.82:020.76:137:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:365.68:245.42:110.72:590.66:127:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:435.69:225.83:190.53:560.46:107:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:455.710:176.14:230.34:510.26:097:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:425.811:106.45:240.15:440.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:365.86:23-0.16:360.06:067:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:006.612:295.77:19-0.27:270.06:057:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:496.71:215.68:13-0.28:170.16:047:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:396.62:145.59:05-0.19:070.36:037:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:55 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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