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 2h 09m 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:185.610:406.14:530.64:560.76:307:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:065.611:246.15:410.55:450.66:317:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:505.76:250.46:310.66:327:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:056.112:315.77:060.47:140.66:337:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:446.01:085.77:450.47:560.66:347:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:205.91:435.78:200.58:360.76:357:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:545.82:145.78:540.69:140.86:367:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:265.62:445.89:250.69:540.96:377:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:005.53:165.89:560.710:351.06:387:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:375.43:545.910:290.711:221.16:397:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:225.34:415.911:120.86:407:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:175.35:395.912:181.212:070.96:417:15First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:225.26:466.01:211.21:140.96:427:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:325.27:576.02:251.12:240.86:427:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:395.49:046.23:271.03:320.76:437:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:415.710:066.44:260.74:360.56:447:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:386.011:026.65:220.45:370.26:457:06Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:316.311:556.66:150.16:340.16:467:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:226.57:060.07:290.06:477:03Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:466.61:126.67:54-0.18:220.06:487:01Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:366.52:016.68:42-0.19:140.16:497:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:266.32:516.59:290.110:050.36:506:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:186.03:426.410:160.310:580.56:516:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:115.84:356.211:050.511:510.76:526:55Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:075.65:316.011:560.76:536:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:055.46:295.912:460.912:490.96:546:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:045.37:285.81:410.91:440.96:556:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:025.38:255.82:350.92:390.96:566:48Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:575.49:195.93:270.83:330.86:576:47Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:495.610:095.94:170.64:250.76:586:45Waning Crescent30Thu
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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