Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 12:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (5.7 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 - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:585.511:216.65:500.45:520.36:018:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:545.76:450.26:500.26:028:14Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:166.712:475.97:370.07:450.16:038:13Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:086.71:406.08:27-0.18:380.16:048:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:596.62:316.19:14-0.19:310.26:048:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:506.43:226.110:01-0.110:220.36:058:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:416.24:146.110:470.111:150.56:068:08Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:345.95:066.011:340.26:078:07Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:275.76:006.012:090.712:220.46:088:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:235.56:555.91:030.91:110.66:098:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:215.37:515.91:590.92:020.76:108:04Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:185.28:465.92:540.92:540.76:118:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:145.29:386.03:490.83:460.76:128:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:065.310:276.04:410.74:380.76:138:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:545.411:126.15:300.65:270.66:147:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:395.411:546.16:150.56:140.66:157:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:215.56:580.46:580.56:167:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:326.012:595.57:380.47:410.66:177:54New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:076.01:335.58:150.48:220.66:187:53New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:405.92:055.68:510.59:020.76:197:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:135.82:375.79:240.59:420.86:197:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:485.83:115.89:570.610:260.96:207:49Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:285.73:526.010:320.611:151.16:217:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:155.54:416.011:140.76:227:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:115.45:406.012:141.212:080.76:237:44First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:175.36:476.01:191.21:140.86:247:43First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:295.27:596.12:251.22:240.86:257:41Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:395.39:076.23:301.03:320.76:267:40Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:435.510:106.44:310.84:370.56:277:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:425.811:066.65:280.55:370.36:287:37Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:376.06:220.26:340.26:297:35Full Moon31Sun
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 2:59 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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