Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 3:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 8:32 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:355.44:525.711:210.86:307:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:245.25:415.712:131.312:060.86:317:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:225.16:405.81:131.31:010.96:327:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:285.07:465.92:171.32:050.96:337:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:335.18:516.03:201.13:120.86:347:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:345.39:536.34:210.94:180.76:357:25Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:315.610:506.55:180.75:190.56:367:23Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:245.811:436.66:120.46:180.36:377:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:156.17:030.27:130.16:387:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:346.71:056.37:530.08:070.06:397:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:256.71:556.48:410.09:010.06:407:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:166.52:456.59:280.09:540.26:407:15Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:096.33:386.410:160.110:490.36:417:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:036.04:326.411:050.311:450.66:427:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:005.85:296.211:570.56:437:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:595.56:286.112:420.712:510.76:447:08First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:005.47:296.01:410.81:470.86:457:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:015.38:286.02:380.82:430.96:467:05Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:595.49:246.13:340.83:380.86:477:03Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:535.510:156.14:270.64:320.86:487:02Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:435.611:026.15:170.55:220.76:497:00Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:295.711:456.16:020.46:100.66:506:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:115.86:450.46:550.66:516:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:256.112:495.87:240.47:370.66:526:55Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:035.91:255.78:010.58:180.76:536:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:395.81:585.78:350.58:570.86:546:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:135.62:285.79:070.69:360.96:546:50Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:475.52:565.89:360.710:151.06:556:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:225.33:295.810:070.810:591.16:566:47Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:025.24:115.910:430.811:501.26:576:45Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:54 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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