Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 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 - Dec 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:295.012:445.67:14-0.17:56-0.17:034:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:104.81:215.57:510.18:360.07:044:38Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:504.71:575.48:270.29:150.17:054:37Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:314.62:355.39:040.29:550.27:064:37Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:124.53:155.29:440.310:360.27:074:37Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:564.54:015.110:290.311:210.27:084:37First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:434.64:525.111:220.37:094:37First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:344.75:505.012:080.112:210.37:104:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:294.86:495.012:590.01:230.27:114:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:245.07:485.01:51-0.12:250.17:124:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:175.38:445.12:45-0.23:260.07:124:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:095.59:385.13:39-0.34:25-0.27:134:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:005.810:305.24:32-0.45:22-0.47:144:38Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:506.011:225.25:26-0.56:17-0.57:154:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:406.06:19-0.67:10-0.67:154:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:145.212:316.07:12-0.68:03-0.67:164:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:075.11:256.08:05-0.68:55-0.67:174:39Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:025.12:215.89:00-0.59:48-0.57:174:39Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:595.03:195.69:55-0.410:41-0.57:184:39Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:585.04:195.410:53-0.311:35-0.47:184:40Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:585.05:205.211:52-0.27:194:40Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:595.06:205.112:29-0.412:51-0.17:194:41Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:585.17:195.01:22-0.41:50-0.17:204:41Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:545.38:155.02:14-0.42:47-0.27:204:42Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:465.49:074.93:05-0.53:41-0.37:214:43Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:355.59:554.93:54-0.54:33-0.47:214:43Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:205.510:414.84:41-0.55:22-0.47:214:44New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:035.511:254.85:25-0.56:07-0.57:224:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:435.46:08-0.46:50-0.57:224:45New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:074.712:215.36:48-0.47:31-0.47:224:46New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:464.612:575.27:26-0.38:09-0.37:224:47Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 11:03 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA