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 3h 25m 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 - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:356.52:035.78:50-0.28:580.26:017:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:216.42:525.59:39-0.19:430.46:007:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:086.23:435.410:270.110:280.65:597:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:556.04:345.211:160.311:150.85:587:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:465.85:285.112:050.55:578:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:395.66:245.112:051.012:550.65:558:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:365.57:205.112:591.11:460.75:548:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:345.48:155.21:541.12:370.65:538:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:305.49:085.32:501.03:260.65:528:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:245.49:575.53:450.84:150.55:518:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:145.410:425.74:380.75:010.45:508:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:015.411:235.85:300.55:450.45:498:07Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:445.36:190.46:280.45:488:08New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:005.912:245.37:060.37:090.45:478:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:356.01:035.27:520.37:480.55:468:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:096.01:425.28:360.38:280.65:458:11New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:436.12:235.19:210.49:080.65:458:11Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:226.13:075.110:060.49:530.75:448:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:066.13:575.110:550.510:440.85:438:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:586.14:525.211:470.611:430.85:428:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:586.05:545.312:420.65:418:15First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:045.96:575.412:480.81:390.55:418:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:135.88:015.71:530.82:360.45:408:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:205.89:016.02:580.63:320.35:398:18Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:225.89:576.24:000.54:270.25:398:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:205.810:506.55:000.35:200.15:388:19Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:145.811:406.65:570.16:110.15:388:20Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:045.86:510.07:000.15:378:21Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:276.612:545.67:420.07:460.35:378:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:126.51:425.58:310.08:310.45:368:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:576.42:295.49:180.19:150.65:368:23Waning 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 5:49 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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