Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 4:54 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:375.38:095.92:140.92:210.66:028:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:335.29:036.03:100.93:110.76:028:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:285.29:546.14:050.84:010.76:038:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:205.210:426.14:580.74:510.76:048:11Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:095.211:266.15:480.65:390.76:058:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:545.26:340.56:250.76:068:09New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:086.112:375.27:180.57:080.76:078:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:466.11:165.27:580.57:490.76:088:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:226.01:525.28:350.58:290.76:098:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:555.92:255.39:100.69:070.86:108:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:275.92:575.49:440.69:450.96:118:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:015.83:305.510:150.610:250.96:128:01Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:395.74:095.710:470.611:121.16:138:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:245.64:545.811:240.76:147:59First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:165.45:485.912:091.212:110.76:157:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:185.26:506.01:151.31:080.86:167:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:295.17:586.02:261.32:150.96:167:55Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:405.19:076.23:341.23:260.96:177:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:475.210:116.34:391.04:340.86:187:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:485.411:116.55:390.75:380.66:197:50Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:445.66:350.46:370.46:207:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:066.612:385.87:270.27:330.36:217:47Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:596.61:305.98:160.18:260.26:227:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:506.52:206.09:030.19:170.36:237:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:406.43:106.09:490.110:080.56:247:43Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:296.13:596.010:330.311:000.76:257:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:205.94:506.011:170.511:520.96:267:40Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:125.65:415.912:030.76:277:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:065.46:355.912:461.012:500.86:287:37Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:035.27:315.81:421.11:400.96:297:35Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:015.18:275.92:371.12:331.06:307:34Waning Crescent31Fri
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 7:35 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 90% 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 (90% 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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