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 3h 26m 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:286.27:120.07:280.16:307:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:496.61:176.38:000.08:200.16:317:32Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:386.52:056.48:460.09:100.26:327:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:266.32:536.39:300.19:590.46:337:29Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:156.13:416.210:140.310:490.66:337:27Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:045.84:306.110:580.511:390.96:347:26Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:565.65:216.011:440.76:357:24Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:505.46:155.812:311.012:320.96:367:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:475.27:115.81:251.11:230.96:377:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:455.28:085.82:181.12:171.06:387:19Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:415.29:035.83:121.03:110.96:397:17Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:345.39:545.94:030.84:040.86:407:16Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:235.510:416.04:520.74:550.76:417:14Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:085.611:236.05:390.65:450.66:427:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:495.76:220.56:320.56:437:11New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:036.012:265.87:030.57:170.56:447:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:395.91:005.87:410.58:000.66:457:08New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:145.81:335.98:180.58:440.66:457:06New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:505.72:076.08:540.69:280.76:467:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:285.72:446.19:300.610:150.96:477:03Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:115.63:296.210:110.711:071.06:487:01Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:015.44:226.111:000.86:496:59First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:005.35:236.112:051.112:000.96:506:58First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:085.26:346.01:071.21:070.96:516:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:185.37:466.02:101.12:150.96:526:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:275.58:546.13:110.93:210.76:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:295.79:556.34:100.64:230.56:546:51Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:266.010:506.45:050.45:220.36:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:196.311:416.45:570.26:180.26:566:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:086.46:460.07:100.16:576:46Full 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 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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