Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 4:04 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:55 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:026.06:410.36:560.46:586:45Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:216.212:476.07:250.27:430.46:596:43Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:046.11:286.08:050.38:280.57:006:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:465.92:086.08:440.49:110.77:016:40Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:275.72:475.99:200.69:530.87:026:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:095.53:265.89:550.710:361.07:036:37Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:535.34:065.710:300.911:211.17:046:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:405.14:505.611:081.07:056:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:314.95:395.612:101.111:53 AM1.17:066:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:274.86:355.51:021.212:471.17:076:30Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:244.87:355.51:561.11:451.17:086:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:214.98:335.62:511.02:451.07:096:27Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:145.19:275.83:440.83:430.87:106:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:025.310:175.94:340.64:400.67:116:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:475.611:036.05:220.45:340.47:126:23Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:305.911:476.06:080.36:260.27:136:21New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:116.16:520.27:170.17:146:20New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:316.012:526.37:360.18:070.17:156:18New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:165.91:356.48:190.28:580.27:166:17Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:035.82:226.49:040.39:510.37:176:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:535.63:126.39:520.410:470.57:186:14Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:495.34:096.210:460.611:460.77:196:13Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:505.15:126.011:450.77:206:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:565.06:205.812:460.712:480.87:216:10First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:045.07:305.81:470.71:530.87:226:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:105.28:355.82:470.62:560.77:246:07Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:115.49:345.83:430.43:560.67:256:06Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:065.610:265.94:360.34:530.47:266:05Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:555.811:145.95:250.15:450.37:276:04Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:405.911:585.86:110.06:350.27:286:02Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:226.06:530.17:210.27:296:01Full Moon31Mon
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 6:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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