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 5h 13m at 4:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 pm (6.1 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:016.51:285.68:15-0.18:180.26:017:56New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:446.42:145.49:020.19:000.46:007:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:276.23:025.29:490.29:410.75:597:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:116.03:505.110:350.410:240.95:587:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:565.84:414.911:210.611:091.15:578:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:455.65:344.812:090.85:558:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:385.46:294.812:590.85:548:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:355.37:254.912:531.21:490.95:538:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:345.28:195.01:501.22:400.85:528:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:325.29:115.22:481.13:290.75:518:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:255.29:585.43:450.94:160.65:508:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:155.210:425.64:400.85:020.65:498:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:005.211:225.85:320.65:450.65:488:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:435.211:595.96:230.56:280.65:478:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:245.17:120.47:090.65:468:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:356.11:055.07:590.47:500.75:458:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:116.11:475.08:460.48:320.75:458:11Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:516.22:335.09:340.59:180.85:448:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:376.23:235.010:230.510:100.85:438:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:286.14:195.011:150.611:070.95:428:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:276.05:205.112:100.65:418:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:325.86:235.212:100.91:060.65:418:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:405.77:275.41:160.92:020.55:408:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:475.78:285.72:200.82:580.45:398:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:505.79:256.03:230.63:510.35:398:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:475.710:186.34:240.54:430.25:388:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:415.711:086.45:210.35:330.25:388:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:315.611:546.56:160.26:210.25:378:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:195.57:070.27:060.45:378:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:386.51:065.37:560.27:500.55:368:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:206.31:525.28:420.38:320.75:368:23New Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 7:46 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA