Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 42m at 3:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:32 am (5.2 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 - Apr 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:106.21:356.08:18-0.68:40-0.46:457:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:586.32:255.99:09-0.69:26-0.26:437:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:476.23:165.610:00-0.410:120.06:417:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:366.14:085.410:51-0.110:590.26:407:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:265.95:025.211:430.111:490.56:387:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:205.75:585.012:360.36:377:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:165.56:564.912:410.71:300.56:357:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:155.47:555.01:360.82:250.56:347:33Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:145.38:515.02:320.83:180.56:327:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:115.39:445.23:270.74:090.46:317:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:035.410:335.34:210.54:580.36:297:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:515.511:175.55:120.45:430.26:277:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:355.511:585.66:010.26:260.26:267:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:165.46:470.17:060.26:257:39New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:345.612:545.37:310.17:430.36:237:40New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:075.61:305.38:130.18:190.46:227:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:385.72:055.28:540.28:530.46:207:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:075.82:415.19:360.39:270.56:197:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:405.93:215.110:190.410:040.66:177:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:205.94:075.011:060.610:500.76:167:45Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:085.95:025.011:590.611:470.86:147:46First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:065.86:055.012:570.76:137:47First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:145.77:125.112:550.81:580.76:127:48First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:275.78:195.42:050.72:590.56:107:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:385.79:205.73:130.63:580.36:097:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:425.910:176.04:170.34:540.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:406.011:106.35:170.15:470.06:067:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:346.06:15-0.16:38-0.16:057:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:006.512:256.07:09-0.37:26-0.16:047:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:486.61:145.98:00-0.38:130.06:027:55Full Moon30Thu
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 5:49 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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