Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 12:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:26 pm (5.6 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 - Jul 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:195.67:576.12:000.62:180.25:388:33Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:205.58:546.23:000.63:120.35:388:33Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:185.59:496.33:590.54:060.35:398:33Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:135.410:406.34:560.44:580.35:398:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:045.411:276.35:490.35:490.45:408:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:535.46:390.36:360.45:418:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:116.312:395.47:250.27:210.55:418:32New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:526.21:225.38:080.38:030.65:428:32New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:326.12:045.38:480.38:440.75:438:31Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:106.02:455.39:260.49:230.85:438:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:485.83:245.310:020.410:010.95:448:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:255.74:035.310:370.510:420.95:458:30Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:045.64:435.311:130.511:271.05:458:30Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:465.55:255.411:500.55:468:29First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:345.36:125.512:171.112:320.65:478:28First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:295.27:055.61:151.11:200.65:488:28First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:305.18:015.72:161.12:150.65:488:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:325.08:595.93:181.03:140.65:498:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:325.19:556.14:200.84:150.55:508:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:285.210:486.35:180.65:150.45:518:25Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:215.411:406.56:140.46:130.35:528:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:135.67:070.27:090.25:538:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:326.61:045.87:570.08:030.15:538:23Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:236.71:565.98:47-0.18:570.15:548:22Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:146.62:486.09:35-0.29:500.15:558:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:076.53:426.110:24-0.110:450.35:568:20Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:026.34:376.111:130.011:410.45:578:19Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:586.05:346.112:040.15:588:18Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:565.86:326.112:390.612:560.25:598:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:575.67:316.11:390.71:500.46:008:16Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:575.48:306.12:380.72:450.56:018:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:38 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 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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