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 2h 49m 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:565.38:165.62:340.62:470.67:316:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:545.69:165.73:280.43:510.47:325:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:495.910:135.84:220.24:520.27:335:57Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:416.210:065.84:150.04:520.06:344:56New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:326.410:595.85:06-0.15:49-0.16:354:55New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:216.611:505.75:58-0.16:44-0.26:364:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:126.56:49-0.17:38-0.16:384:53New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:435.51:036.47:400.08:310.06:394:52Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:375.31:576.28:320.19:250.16:404:51Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:335.22:546.09:260.310:190.36:414:50Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:325.03:535.710:210.411:130.46:424:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:315.04:535.511:180.66:434:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:325.05:535.412:060.412:160.66:444:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:315.16:525.312:590.41:140.66:454:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:275.27:475.31:490.32:100.56:474:46Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:195.48:385.32:380.23:040.46:484:45Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:075.59:265.23:250.13:560.36:494:44Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:525.610:125.14:090.14:460.26:504:44Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:335.710:555.04:520.15:330.16:514:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:125.711:354.95:330.16:170.16:524:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:485.66:120.17:000.26:534:42Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:144.812:225.56:500.27:410.26:544:41Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:524.712:545.57:270.38:210.36:564:41Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:284.61:275.58:030.39:010.46:574:40Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:054.62:045.58:410.39:420.46:584:40Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:454.62:485.59:250.310:250.46:594:39Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:304.73:385.410:160.311:120.37:004:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:234.84:365.411:140.37:014:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:215.05:395.312:030.312:190.37:024:38Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:225.26:455.212:570.11:250.37:034:38Third Quarter30Fri
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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