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 59m 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:415.410:046.14:150.74:160.76:307:32Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:325.510:516.25:050.65:070.76:317:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:185.511:356.25:520.55:540.66:327:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:015.66:360.46:400.66:337:27Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:156.112:405.67:170.47:230.66:347:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:536.11:165.67:550.48:040.66:357:24Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:276.01:495.68:310.58:440.76:367:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:005.92:195.79:050.59:230.86:377:21Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:335.82:505.89:370.610:040.96:387:19Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:095.73:255.910:100.710:481.06:397:18Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:515.64:096.010:470.711:411.16:407:16Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:415.55:016.011:340.86:417:15Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:425.36:026.012:421.212:330.96:427:13Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:505.37:136.01:481.21:420.96:437:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:015.38:246.12:531.12:520.86:437:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:085.59:316.33:550.93:590.76:447:08Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:095.810:316.54:540.65:020.46:457:06Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:056.011:266.65:500.36:010.26:467:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:586.26:420.16:570.16:477:03New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:196.712:486.47:320.07:500.06:487:01New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:096.61:376.58:190.08:410.16:497:00New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:586.42:256.49:050.09:320.26:506:58Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:476.23:146.49:510.210:220.46:516:56Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:385.94:036.210:360.411:130.66:526:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:295.74:556.111:220.66:536:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:245.45:485.912:050.812:110.86:546:52First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:205.36:445.812:580.91:020.96:556:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:185.27:415.81:521.01:551.06:566:48First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:155.28:385.82:460.92:490.96:576:47Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:105.39:305.93:380.83:420.86:586:45Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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