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 2h 28m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:365.18:194.81:510.72:440.66:457:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:345.19:134.92:490.63:370.56:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:295.210:025.13:460.54:270.46:427:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:195.310:475.34:420.35:160.36:417:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:045.311:285.65:350.16:010.26:397:29Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:475.46:260.06:450.16:387:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:075.712:295.47:15-0.17:280.16:367:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:455.91:115.48:03-0.18:100.16:347:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:256.11:555.48:50-0.18:540.26:337:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:076.12:425.39:400.09:400.36:317:34Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:536.13:335.210:310.110:310.46:307:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:466.04:315.211:260.311:280.56:287:36Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:455.95:335.112:230.46:277:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:515.76:395.212:300.61:230.46:257:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:005.67:455.31:340.62:220.46:247:39Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:085.68:475.52:380.53:200.36:227:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:115.79:455.83:400.44:150.16:217:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:085.710:386.04:390.25:070.06:197:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:005.811:266.25:350.05:560.06:187:43Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:485.76:27-0.16:420.06:177:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:106.312:335.77:16-0.17:250.16:157:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:526.21:175.58:02-0.18:060.26:147:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:336.22:005.48:450.18:450.46:127:47Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:126.02:425.39:270.29:220.56:117:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:505.93:265.110:080.39:590.76:107:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:295.84:115.010:500.510:380.86:087:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:115.64:585.011:330.611:210.96:077:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:565.55:484.912:190.76:067:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:475.46:414.912:120.91:070.76:047:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:445.37:355.01:090.91:580.76:037:54First Quarter30Wed
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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