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 1h 55m 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 - Jan 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:234.41:295.18:01-0.28:47-0.27:224:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:594.42:045.18:37-0.19:24-0.27:234:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:354.42:405.09:14-0.110:00-0.17:234:49Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:124.43:215.09:560.010:40-0.17:234:50Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:544.54:094.910:450.011:24-0.17:234:51First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:434.65:054.811:440.17:234:52First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:394.76:084.712:14-0.212:500.17:234:53First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:404.97:134.71:10-0.21:570.17:224:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:425.18:174.72:09-0.33:03-0.17:224:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:425.39:164.83:10-0.44:05-0.37:224:56Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:395.610:134.94:09-0.55:05-0.57:224:57Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:345.811:075.05:07-0.76:01-0.77:224:58Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:285.96:04-0.86:55-0.97:214:59Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:015.012:215.96:58-0.97:46-0.97:215:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:545.11:145.87:51-0.98:37-0.97:215:01Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:475.12:085.78:44-0.99:27-0.97:205:02Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:425.13:025.59:37-0.710:16-0.87:205:03Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:365.13:585.310:32-0.611:06-0.67:195:04Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:325.04:545.111:27-0.411:57-0.57:195:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:285.05:514.912:24-0.27:185:07Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:255.06:484.712:48-0.41:21-0.27:185:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:215.17:444.71:39-0.42:17-0.27:175:09Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:155.18:384.62:30-0.43:12-0.27:175:10Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:065.29:294.63:20-0.44:04-0.37:165:11Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:535.210:164.64:09-0.44:54-0.47:155:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:375.211:014.64:56-0.55:40-0.57:145:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:185.211:434.65:40-0.56:23-0.57:145:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:575.26:22-0.57:04-0.57:135:16New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:214.512:335.17:03-0.47:42-0.47:125:17New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:574.51:065.17:41-0.48:19-0.37:115:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:304.51:395.18:18-0.38:53-0.37:105:20Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 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.

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