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 2h 05m 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 - Nov 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:405.61:025.97:330.18:050.37:306:00Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:215.41:395.98:100.38:470.47:315:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:015.22:155.88:450.49:280.57:325:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:425.02:515.79:180.610:090.67:345:57Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:244.93:275.69:520.710:520.77:355:56Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:074.73:065.59:290.710:360.86:364:55Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:544.63:525.410:130.811:240.86:374:53Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:454.64:455.411:060.86:384:52Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:394.65:455.312:150.812:050.86:394:51Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:354.76:455.41:080.71:070.76:404:51Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:295.07:445.42:000.52:080.56:424:50Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:215.38:385.52:510.33:080.36:434:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:095.69:295.63:410.14:060.16:444:48Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:565.910:185.64:290.05:020.06:454:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:416.111:075.65:17-0.15:57-0.26:464:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:276.311:565.56:05-0.26:51-0.26:474:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:156.36:54-0.27:44-0.26:484:45New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:475.31:056.37:44-0.18:38-0.16:494:44Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:405.21:596.18:360.19:330.06:514:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:385.02:575.99:320.210:300.26:524:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:394.94:005.710:310.311:270.26:534:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:434.85:055.511:330.46:544:41First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:474.96:115.412:240.212:340.46:554:41First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:505.07:125.41:200.11:350.46:564:40First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:485.28:095.42:140.02:340.36:574:40Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:425.49:015.33:04-0.13:300.16:584:39Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:305.69:485.33:52-0.24:220.06:594:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:155.710:335.24:38-0.25:120.07:004:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:575.711:165.15:20-0.25:59-0.17:014:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:365.711:584.96:01-0.16:430.07:024:38Full Moon30Wed
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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