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 1h 36m 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 - Nov 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:375.05:535.71:300.812:280.76:314:59Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:445.17:045.81:290.61:370.66:324:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:475.48:095.92:270.42:420.46:334:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:465.89:086.03:230.23:440.16:344:56Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:406.110:036.14:17-0.14:43-0.16:354:55Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:326.310:556.15:09-0.35:39-0.36:364:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:216.511:455.95:59-0.36:33-0.36:384:53New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:096.56:47-0.37:25-0.36:394:52New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:365.812:586.47:34-0.28:16-0.26:404:51Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:265.51:466.28:210.09:070.06:414:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:185.32:376.09:090.29:580.26:424:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:115.13:295.89:580.410:480.36:434:48Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:064.94:245.610:490.611:400.46:444:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:034.95:205.411:420.76:464:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:004.96:185.312:310.412:370.76:474:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:564.97:145.31:220.41:320.66:484:45First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:495.18:075.32:110.32:270.56:494:44Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:395.28:575.32:590.13:190.46:504:44Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:265.49:445.33:450.04:110.26:514:43Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:085.510:275.24:290.05:000.16:524:42Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:475.511:085.15:110.05:470.16:534:42Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:235.611:474.95:510.06:320.16:544:41Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:565.66:300.17:160.16:564:41Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:244.812:295.67:090.18:000.26:574:40Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:014.71:045.67:470.28:440.36:584:40Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:414.71:445.68:280.29:300.36:594:39Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:254.72:315.69:140.310:190.37:004:39Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:174.73:265.610:090.311:120.37:014:39Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:154.74:295.511:110.37:024:38Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:194.95:375.412:080.312:170.37:034:38Third Quarter30Mon
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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