Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 2:09 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:245.610:486.65:150.55:170.36:018:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:225.711:436.76:130.36:160.26:028:14New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:175.87:080.17:120.26:038:13New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:376.71:105.97:59-0.18:060.16:048:12New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:286.62:026.08:48-0.18:570.26:048:11Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:196.52:526.09:360.09:480.36:058:10Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:096.33:435.910:220.110:380.56:068:08Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:596.14:345.911:070.211:290.76:078:07Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:505.85:255.911:530.46:088:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:445.66:185.812:210.912:400.56:098:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:395.47:125.81:151.01:280.66:108:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:355.38:065.92:101.02:170.76:118:02First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:325.38:595.93:040.93:080.76:128:01Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:265.39:506.03:580.83:590.76:138:00Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:175.310:386.14:500.74:490.66:147:58Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:055.411:226.15:390.55:380.66:157:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:485.46:250.46:250.56:167:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:026.112:295.47:080.47:100.56:177:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:406.11:065.57:490.47:520.56:187:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:166.11:415.58:280.48:340.66:197:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:506.12:145.69:050.49:160.66:197:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:266.02:505.89:420.410:000.76:207:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:066.03:305.910:200.510:480.86:217:47Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:515.94:176.011:010.511:431.06:227:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:445.75:116.111:500.66:237:44Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:455.56:136.112:441.112:480.76:247:43Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:535.47:216.11:491.11:520.76:257:41Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:035.48:306.22:541.02:570.76:267:40Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:095.59:356.33:570.84:020.66:277:38Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:115.710:356.54:570.65:030.56:287:37Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:075.911:296.65:540.36:010.36:297:35New Moon31Fri
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 4:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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