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 32m 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 - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:475.44:075.710:360.811:221.36:307:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:305.24:515.811:140.96:317:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:225.05:455.812:191.412:031.06:327:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:264.96:495.81:251.51:041.16:337:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:384.98:015.92:331.42:161.16:347:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:485.09:116.13:381.23:291.06:357:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:515.210:146.34:401.04:370.86:367:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:495.511:116.55:370.75:390.56:377:21Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:425.86:300.46:370.36:387:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:046.612:336.17:200.27:320.16:397:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:556.71:236.38:070.08:250.16:407:16Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:456.52:126.48:540.09:180.26:407:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:356.33:026.49:390.110:100.36:417:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:266.13:526.410:250.311:040.66:427:12Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:195.84:456.211:120.56:437:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:155.55:416.112:000.812:020.86:447:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:135.26:395.912:571.012:551.06:457:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:145.17:395.91:541.11:511.16:467:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:145.18:395.92:511.02:471.16:477:03Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:115.29:345.93:460.93:421.06:487:02Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:045.310:246.04:380.84:350.96:497:00Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:525.511:096.05:250.75:250.86:506:58Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:365.611:506.06:090.66:120.76:516:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:165.66:490.56:570.76:526:55New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:295.912:535.77:270.57:390.76:536:53New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:045.81:265.78:020.68:190.86:546:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:375.61:555.78:330.78:580.96:556:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:095.52:235.89:020.89:371.06:556:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:425.32:545.99:300.810:191.16:566:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:195.23:325.910:010.911:071.36:576:45Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 7:46 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.

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