Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 12:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:30 pm (5.5 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:286.02:526.29:390.410:130.76:307:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:145.83:396.210:220.511:080.96:317:32Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:075.64:336.211:120.66:327:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:075.45:356.112:081.012:090.86:337:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:135.36:446.01:111.11:130.96:347:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:235.27:546.12:151.12:180.96:357:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:325.39:016.13:171.03:230.86:367:24Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:355.510:026.34:170.84:240.66:367:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:325.710:566.45:120.55:220.56:377:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:245.911:456.46:040.36:160.46:387:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:126.16:510.27:070.36:397:17Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:316.312:576.27:360.27:550.46:407:15Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:146.21:396.18:170.38:400.56:417:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:576.02:216.18:560.49:240.76:427:12Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:405.83:016.09:330.510:070.86:437:10Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:235.63:425.910:100.710:511.06:447:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:085.44:255.810:480.811:371.16:457:07Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:575.25:125.711:290.96:467:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:495.16:045.712:271.212:161.06:477:04Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:455.07:005.61:201.21:091.06:487:02Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:425.07:585.72:141.22:071.06:497:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:375.18:545.73:071.03:050.96:496:59Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:295.39:465.93:590.94:010.86:506:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:175.510:336.04:490.74:560.66:516:56Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:015.711:176.05:360.55:490.56:526:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:425.911:596.16:210.46:400.36:536:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:226.27:050.37:290.36:546:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:426.11:036.37:480.38:190.36:556:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:256.01:456.48:310.39:090.46:566:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:125.82:316.49:160.410:020.66:576:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:46 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 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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