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 10m 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 - Feb 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:585.29:274.43:13-0.14:11-0.17:095:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:525.210:194.54:09-0.15:05-0.27:085:23Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:415.211:074.55:01-0.25:53-0.37:075:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:265.211:524.55:49-0.26:38-0.37:065:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:085.16:34-0.27:19-0.37:055:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:344.512:485.17:16-0.27:56-0.27:045:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:134.51:255.07:55-0.18:32-0.27:035:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:514.52:024.98:33-0.19:05-0.17:025:30Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:274.62:394.89:120.09:360.07:015:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:034.63:184.69:520.110:090.06:595:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:404.64:014.510:360.210:450.16:585:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:204.74:514.311:290.311:280.26:575:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:084.75:484.112:280.46:565:36Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:054.86:524.112:210.21:320.46:555:37Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:084.87:544.11:220.22:360.46:535:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:125.08:534.32:270.23:370.26:525:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:125.29:474.53:310.04:340.06:515:40Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:075.510:384.84:31-0.35:27-0.36:495:41Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:595.711:265.05:28-0.56:17-0.56:485:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:495.86:22-0.77:04-0.66:475:44New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:145.312:385.87:14-0.97:50-0.76:455:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:025.41:275.78:06-0.98:36-0.66:445:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:505.62:175.68:58-0.79:22-0.56:435:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:415.63:105.39:52-0.510:09-0.46:415:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:335.54:055.010:48-0.211:00-0.16:405:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:295.45:044.711:480.011:540.16:385:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:305.36:074.512:490.26:375:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:335.17:114.412:520.31:510.36:355:53First Quarter28Fri
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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