Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 4:47 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:495.66:22-0.16:44-0.16:457:26New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:115.812:315.57:08-0.17:24-0.16:437:27New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:525.91:125.47:52-0.18:020.16:427:28New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:295.81:525.38:340.08:380.26:407:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:055.82:315.29:140.19:110.36:397:30Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:405.73:115.09:530.29:430.46:377:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:145.63:524.910:320.410:170.56:367:32Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:495.54:354.811:140.510:560.66:347:33Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:295.55:224.712:000.66:337:34First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:175.46:154.712:500.76:317:35First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:135.37:114.812:400.71:440.76:297:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:175.38:085.01:430.72:390.66:287:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:205.39:035.22:480.63:340.56:267:38Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:205.49:555.53:510.54:270.46:257:39Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:155.510:445.94:510.35:190.26:237:40Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:075.611:316.15:490.16:090.16:227:41Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:575.76:44-0.16:580.06:217:42Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:176.412:465.77:38-0.27:470.06:197:43Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:056.51:375.68:31-0.28:360.16:187:44Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:546.52:305.59:24-0.29:270.26:167:45Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:466.43:255.410:170.010:200.36:157:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:416.24:245.311:130.111:170.56:137:47Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:416.05:265.212:090.36:127:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:455.86:295.212:160.61:060.46:117:49Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:505.67:315.31:170.72:020.46:097:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:535.68:315.52:180.72:570.36:087:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:535.59:265.73:170.63:500.36:077:52Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:475.610:165.94:140.54:390.26:057:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:365.611:026.15:070.35:260.26:047:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:225.511:456.15:580.26:090.26:037:55New Moon30Tue
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 8:24 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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