Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:344.51:425.18:21-0.39:01-0.27:095:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:074.62:195.19:00-0.29:35-0.27:085:22Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:444.73:025.09:44-0.110:12-0.17:075:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:284.93:524.810:360.010:56-0.17:065:24Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:195.04:504.611:390.211:490.07:055:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:195.05:574.512:490.37:045:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:265.17:084.412:530.01:590.37:035:28Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:365.28:174.42:010.03:070.17:025:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:445.39:214.53:08-0.14:10-0.17:015:30Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:465.510:194.74:12-0.35:09-0.37:005:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:445.611:144.95:12-0.56:04-0.56:595:33New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:375.76:08-0.66:54-0.76:585:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:065.012:295.77:01-0.77:42-0.76:565:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:565.11:185.77:51-0.78:27-0.76:555:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:445.22:065.58:40-0.69:11-0.66:545:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:325.22:545.39:29-0.49:54-0.46:535:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:205.13:435.110:18-0.210:37-0.26:515:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:085.14:334.811:080.011:21-0.16:505:41First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:585.05:274.612:010.16:495:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:514.96:234.512:080.112:560.26:475:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:474.97:204.412:580.21:510.36:465:44First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:434.98:164.41:500.22:470.26:455:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:375.09:094.52:430.23:400.16:435:46Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:275.19:574.53:360.14:310.06:425:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:145.210:414.64:270.05:18-0.16:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:565.211:224.75:15-0.26:01-0.26:395:50Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:345.311:584.86:00-0.36:42-0.26:385:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:115.36:44-0.37:20-0.16:365:52Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:324.912:455.37:25-0.37:56-0.16:355:53Full Moon29Wed
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 1:24 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 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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