Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:45 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:235.27:494.71:47-0.32:30-0.17:224:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:215.38:484.62:41-0.33:31-0.17:234:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:165.49:424.63:36-0.34:29-0.27:234:50Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:085.510:344.54:29-0.35:24-0.37:234:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:565.411:234.55:20-0.36:14-0.37:234:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:425.36:08-0.27:01-0.37:234:52Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:104.412:265.26:54-0.27:45-0.27:224:53Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:554.41:085.17:37-0.18:27-0.27:224:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:394.31:505.08:180.09:06-0.17:224:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:224.32:314.98:580.19:440.07:224:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:054.33:144.89:400.110:220.07:224:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:494.33:594.610:250.211:010.07:214:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:344.34:484.511:140.311:420.07:215:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:214.45:414.312:090.37:215:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:124.56:384.212:270.01:080.37:205:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:054.67:364.11:160.02:090.37:205:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:584.88:324.12:090.03:090.17:205:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:515.09:244.23:04-0.14:070.07:195:05Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:415.210:144.33:59-0.25:02-0.27:195:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:305.311:024.44:54-0.35:54-0.37:185:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:185.511:484.65:47-0.56:43-0.57:175:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:065.66:39-0.67:30-0.67:175:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:354.712:545.77:29-0.88:17-0.67:165:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:234.81:445.68:21-0.89:03-0.67:155:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:125.02:355.59:13-0.79:50-0.67:155:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:045.13:295.310:08-0.610:39-0.57:145:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:595.14:255.011:06-0.411:29-0.47:135:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:565.15:254.812:07-0.27:125:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:565.16:274.512:23-0.31:090.07:125:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:595.17:304.41:19-0.22:120.07:115:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:005.18:304.42:16-0.13:130.07:105:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:13 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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