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 02m 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:024.62:145.08:56-0.39:27-0.37:095:21Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:354.72:535.09:36-0.210:02-0.27:085:22Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:154.83:394.910:22-0.110:44-0.27:085:23First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:024.94:334.811:190.111:34-0.27:075:24First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:585.05:374.612:260.17:065:26First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:025.06:454.612:34-0.11:350.17:045:27First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:115.17:544.61:40-0.22:420.07:035:28Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:185.38:574.82:47-0.23:46-0.27:025:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:205.59:565.03:50-0.44:45-0.47:015:30Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:195.710:515.14:51-0.65:41-0.77:005:31Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:145.911:445.35:48-0.86:34-0.86:595:33Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:065.96:42-0.97:24-0.96:585:34Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:365.412:585.87:34-1.08:12-0.96:565:35Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:265.41:485.78:25-0.98:59-0.86:555:36Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:165.42:395.59:16-0.79:45-0.66:545:37Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:075.33:305.310:07-0.510:32-0.56:535:38Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:585.24:235.110:59-0.311:19-0.36:515:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:515.15:184.811:53-0.16:505:41Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:465.16:144.712:08-0.112:480.06:495:42Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:425.07:124.612:590.01:430.16:475:43Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:385.08:074.61:520.02:380.06:465:44Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:325.19:004.72:440.03:31-0.16:455:45Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:235.29:494.73:36-0.14:21-0.26:435:46Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:095.210:354.84:26-0.25:09-0.36:425:48Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:525.311:164.85:13-0.35:53-0.36:415:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:325.311:544.95:58-0.36:34-0.36:395:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:085.26:40-0.47:12-0.36:385:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:284.912:435.27:21-0.37:49-0.26:365:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:005.01:165.28:01-0.38:23-0.26:355:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
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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