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 3h 59m 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:334.96:435.71:191.31:041.06:586:44Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:345.07:495.72:161.22:090.96:596:42Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:335.28:515.93:121.03:130.87:006:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:285.59:486.14:060.84:150.67:016:39Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:205.910:406.24:580.55:140.37:026:38Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:096.211:306.35:480.36:110.27:036:36New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:566.56:370.17:060.17:046:34New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:196.212:436.67:240.18:000.07:056:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:096.11:316.78:120.18:530.17:066:31Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:005.92:226.69:010.29:470.37:076:30Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:535.73:156.59:510.310:430.57:086:28Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:505.54:126.310:450.511:400.67:096:27Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:505.35:146.011:420.77:106:25First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:535.26:195.912:380.812:420.87:116:24First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:575.27:245.81:360.81:420.97:126:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:595.38:255.72:320.72:420.87:136:21Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:575.49:205.83:260.63:390.77:146:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:505.610:105.84:170.54:340.67:156:18Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:385.810:565.85:040.35:250.57:176:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:225.911:395.75:470.36:130.47:186:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:025.96:280.36:580.47:196:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:205.612:405.97:070.37:410.57:206:12Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:595.41:155.97:430.48:220.57:216:11Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:385.21:485.88:180.59:020.67:226:10Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:155.12:195.78:500.69:420.87:236:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:514.92:515.79:230.710:230.97:246:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:294.83:275.79:590.711:060.97:256:06Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:114.84:115.710:420.711:530.97:266:04Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:004.85:045.611:340.87:276:03Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:554.96:055.612:440.912:350.77:286:02Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:555.07:115.61:390.81:410.77:306:01Third Quarter31Wed
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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