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 6h 06m at 11:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (5.9 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:135.35:435.511:590.76:018:15Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:055.16:325.512:411.212:420.86:028:14Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:004.97:255.61:361.21:300.86:038:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:584.88:205.62:331.22:230.86:048:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:554.89:145.83:311.13:190.86:058:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:494.910:055.94:271.04:150.76:068:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:395.110:536.15:200.85:100.66:078:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:255.211:386.26:100.66:030.56:088:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:095.46:570.46:540.46:098:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:226.312:515.67:420.37:440.36:108:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:056.41:345.88:250.28:330.36:118:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:496.42:186.09:080.29:240.36:118:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:356.23:056.19:510.210:160.56:128:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:256.13:566.210:370.311:120.66:137:59Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:185.84:506.211:260.46:147:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:175.65:506.212:110.812:200.66:157:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:215.36:556.11:131.01:190.76:167:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:285.28:016.12:171.02:200.86:177:54Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:345.29:056.13:191.03:210.86:187:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:365.310:046.24:190.84:210.76:197:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:325.410:576.25:150.65:180.66:207:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:245.611:456.36:060.56:100.66:217:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:115.76:530.46:590.66:227:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:296.212:555.77:360.47:450.66:237:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:106.11:375.78:160.48:280.76:247:43Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:506.02:165.78:530.59:090.86:257:42Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:305.82:545.79:280.69:500.96:267:40Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:095.63:325.710:010.710:321.16:267:39Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:505.44:105.710:340.811:151.26:277:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:345.24:515.711:090.86:287:36Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:225.15:375.612:041.311:51 AM0.96:297:34Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:02 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 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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