Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 5:44 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:304.72:434.89:27-0.29:47-0.27:095:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:054.83:244.710:10-0.110:24-0.27:095:22Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:474.94:144.611:010.111:09-0.27:085:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:374.95:134.512:030.27:075:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:385.06:194.412:06-0.11:100.27:065:25Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:455.07:274.51:12-0.12:160.17:055:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:535.28:324.62:19-0.23:20-0.17:035:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:575.49:314.93:25-0.44:20-0.37:025:29Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:555.610:275.14:27-0.65:16-0.67:015:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:515.811:195.35:25-0.86:09-0.87:005:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:435.96:21-1.06:59-0.96:595:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:115.512:355.97:14-1.17:48-1.06:585:34New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:015.61:265.88:06-1.08:35-0.96:575:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:525.62:175.68:58-0.99:22-0.86:555:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:435.53:095.49:50-0.710:10-0.66:545:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:355.44:035.110:43-0.410:59-0.46:535:38First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:295.34:594.911:38-0.211:51-0.26:525:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:265.25:584.712:350.06:505:41First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:245.16:564.612:440.01:320.16:495:42First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:235.07:544.61:380.02:270.06:485:43Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:195.18:484.72:320.03:210.06:465:44Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:115.19:384.83:25-0.14:12-0.26:455:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:595.210:254.94:16-0.24:59-0.36:435:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:435.211:074.95:04-0.35:43-0.36:425:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:245.211:465.05:49-0.36:23-0.36:415:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:015.26:32-0.47:01-0.36:395:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:225.012:365.17:12-0.37:37-0.26:385:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:555.01:095.07:51-0.38:10-0.16:365:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:245.11:425.08:30-0.28:42-0.16:355:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 9:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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