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 2h 08m at 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 pm (5.8 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 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:195.48:526.12:560.73:060.56:018:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:165.49:446.23:520.73:580.56:028:13Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:085.410:336.24:460.64:480.56:038:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:585.411:196.25:370.55:360.56:048:11Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:445.46:240.46:230.56:058:10Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:016.212:285.47:080.37:060.66:068:09Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:416.11:085.47:490.37:480.66:078:08Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:186.11:465.38:280.48:270.76:088:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:546.02:225.39:040.49:050.76:098:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:275.92:545.49:380.59:430.86:108:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:005.83:275.510:110.510:220.96:118:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:365.74:015.610:430.611:051.06:128:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:175.64:435.711:190.611:571.16:138:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:065.55:335.812:030.66:147:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:045.46:315.912:581.212:570.76:157:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:105.37:376.02:051.21:590.76:167:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:195.38:446.23:111.13:070.76:167:55Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:255.49:476.34:150.94:130.66:177:53Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:265.610:476.55:160.65:170.46:187:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:225.811:426.76:130.36:160.36:197:50New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:166.07:060.17:130.16:207:49New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:366.81:086.17:570.08:070.06:217:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:286.72:006.28:46-0.19:000.16:227:46Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:206.62:526.29:34-0.19:530.26:237:44Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:116.43:436.210:220.110:460.46:247:43Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:046.14:366.211:090.211:390.66:257:41Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:585.95:306.111:580.46:267:40First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:545.66:266.012:340.812:480.66:277:38First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:525.47:236.01:300.91:390.76:287:37First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:505.48:196.02:260.92:320.86:297:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:475.39:136.03:210.83:250.86:307:34Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:22 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 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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