Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:104.97:394.41:22-0.12:110.07:095:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:044.98:334.52:14-0.13:05-0.17:085:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:565.09:244.53:06-0.23:57-0.27:075:23Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:455.110:114.63:57-0.34:46-0.37:065:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:295.110:554.64:45-0.45:32-0.47:055:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:095.111:344.65:32-0.46:15-0.47:045:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:475.16:16-0.56:55-0.47:035:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:114.712:225.16:58-0.57:32-0.47:025:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:444.812:565.17:39-0.48:08-0.37:015:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:174.91:315.18:19-0.48:43-0.37:005:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:515.02:105.09:02-0.39:19-0.36:595:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:305.12:554.99:48-0.19:59-0.26:575:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:165.23:474.810:430.010:49-0.16:565:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:105.24:484.711:450.211:490.06:555:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:145.25:574.612:510.26:545:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:255.27:084.612:570.01:580.26:525:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:365.38:154.72:05-0.13:020.06:515:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:435.49:174.93:10-0.24:02-0.26:505:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:435.610:135.24:12-0.44:58-0.56:495:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:385.711:065.45:09-0.75:50-0.76:475:43New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:295.811:555.56:04-0.86:39-0.86:465:44New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:185.86:55-0.87:25-0.86:445:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:425.61:055.67:44-0.88:09-0.76:435:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:285.61:515.58:31-0.68:51-0.56:425:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:135.52:375.39:18-0.49:33-0.36:405:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:595.43:255.010:05-0.210:15-0.16:395:50Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:465.24:164.810:530.010:590.16:375:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:355.15:094.611:440.211:470.26:365:52First Quarter28Fri
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 8:52 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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