Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 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 - Jan 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:315.66:07-0.66:56-0.67:234:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:004.812:165.76:56-0.77:43-0.77:234:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:464.91:035.77:46-0.78:31-0.77:234:50Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:345.01:535.78:37-0.79:19-0.77:234:51Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:265.02:475.59:31-0.610:09-0.67:234:52Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:205.13:435.410:27-0.511:01-0.67:234:53First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:185.14:435.211:26-0.411:55-0.57:224:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:185.15:455.012:27-0.37:224:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:205.26:494.912:50-0.51:29-0.27:224:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:225.27:504.81:47-0.52:30-0.37:224:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:215.38:484.82:43-0.53:29-0.37:224:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:175.49:424.83:38-0.54:25-0.57:214:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:075.410:324.84:31-0.65:17-0.57:215:00Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:555.411:194.85:21-0.66:06-0.67:215:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:395.46:08-0.56:51-0.67:205:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:044.812:205.36:52-0.57:33-0.57:205:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:474.71:015.27:33-0.48:12-0.57:205:04Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:284.71:405.18:13-0.38:50-0.47:195:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:094.62:195.08:53-0.29:26-0.37:195:06Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:494.63:004.99:33-0.110:02-0.37:185:07Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:294.63:424.710:15-0.110:40-0.27:175:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:114.64:294.611:030.011:22-0.27:175:10Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:574.65:214.411:560.17:165:11Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:484.66:194.312:09-0.212:550.17:155:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:444.77:184.31:02-0.21:560.17:155:13Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:414.98:164.42:00-0.22:560.07:145:14Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:375.19:104.52:58-0.33:54-0.27:135:16Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:305.310:014.73:56-0.44:49-0.47:125:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:215.510:514.94:52-0.65:41-0.67:115:18New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:105.711:395.15:46-0.86:32-0.77:115:19New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:595.86:39-0.97:20-0.97:105:20New Moon31Mon
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 9:49 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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