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 2h 20m 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 - Feb 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:275.212:495.87:31-1.08:08-0.97:095:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:165.31:405.78:23-1.08:56-0.97:085:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:075.42:325.69:16-0.99:45-0.87:075:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:005.43:275.310:11-0.710:35-0.67:065:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:565.34:255.111:09-0.511:29-0.57:055:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:555.35:264.912:08-0.37:045:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:575.26:294.812:24-0.41:09-0.27:035:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:595.27:304.71:21-0.32:09-0.27:025:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:005.28:294.72:18-0.33:07-0.27:005:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:575.29:234.83:14-0.34:02-0.36:595:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:485.310:134.94:08-0.34:53-0.46:585:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:355.310:594.94:58-0.45:40-0.56:575:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:185.311:425.05:45-0.46:23-0.56:565:36Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:595.36:29-0.47:04-0.56:545:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:234.912:385.27:10-0.47:41-0.46:535:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:014.91:155.17:50-0.38:16-0.36:525:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:374.91:515.08:28-0.28:49-0.26:515:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:114.92:274.99:05-0.19:21-0.16:495:42Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:444.93:054.89:450.09:54-0.16:485:43Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:194.93:464.710:280.110:320.06:475:44Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:004.94:354.511:180.211:190.06:455:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:504.95:334.512:170.36:445:46Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:495.06:364.512:160.11:200.36:425:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:555.07:394.61:200.12:220.26:415:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:005.28:394.82:260.03:230.06:395:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:015.49:355.03:30-0.24:20-0.26:385:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:575.710:275.34:30-0.55:14-0.46:375:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:505.811:175.65:27-0.76:05-0.66:355:53New Moon28Mon
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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