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 51m 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 - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:515.84:345.011:330.411:270.56:447:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:455.75:355.012:310.56:437:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:495.66:425.012:310.51:320.56:417:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:015.67:505.21:400.52:340.56:407:29Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:135.68:555.42:480.43:340.36:387:30Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:195.79:545.73:530.24:310.16:367:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:195.810:496.04:540.05:26-0.16:357:32Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:145.911:406.35:52-0.26:18-0.26:337:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:056.06:47-0.47:07-0.36:327:34New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:296.412:545.97:39-0.47:54-0.26:307:35New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:156.41:435.88:29-0.48:39-0.16:297:36New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:016.32:305.69:17-0.29:230.16:277:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:466.13:195.410:040.010:070.36:267:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:326.04:095.310:510.210:510.56:247:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:205.75:005.111:390.411:380.76:237:40First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:115.55:545.012:280.56:217:41First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:055.46:505.012:290.81:190.66:207:42First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:035.37:465.11:230.92:100.66:187:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:015.28:405.22:190.83:010.56:177:44First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:575.29:325.33:150.73:510.56:157:45Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:495.310:195.54:090.64:390.46:147:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:375.311:025.75:020.45:250.36:137:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:215.311:425.85:530.36:090.36:117:48Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:025.36:410.26:510.36:107:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:185.912:425.37:270.17:320.36:097:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:536.01:215.28:130.18:120.46:077:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:286.12:015.28:580.28:530.46:067:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:066.12:445.29:430.29:370.56:057:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:496.13:325.210:310.310:260.66:037:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:396.14:265.211:230.411:220.76:027:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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