Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 5:45 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:075.310:365.14:220.65:060.46:457:26Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:555.311:215.35:140.55:510.26:437:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:395.46:030.36:330.26:427:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:035.412:205.36:480.27:110.26:407:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:415.512:585.27:310.27:470.36:397:30Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:155.51:335.18:110.28:200.46:377:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:465.52:085.08:510.38:500.56:357:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:155.52:424.99:290.49:180.66:347:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:425.63:174.810:080.59:490.76:327:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:155.63:574.710:500.610:260.76:317:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:565.64:444.611:380.811:150.86:297:36Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:465.65:424.612:340.96:287:37Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:485.56:474.712:170.91:350.96:267:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:595.57:544.91:280.92:370.86:257:39Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:125.58:575.22:400.73:360.66:237:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:195.79:555.63:480.54:320.46:227:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:195.810:485.94:510.25:260.16:207:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:136.011:396.35:50-0.16:160.06:197:43New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:056.06:47-0.27:05-0.16:187:44New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:276.512:555.97:41-0.37:52-0.16:167:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:146.51:455.78:33-0.38:390.16:157:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:026.52:365.59:25-0.19:250.36:137:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:516.33:295.310:170.110:140.56:127:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:426.14:245.111:100.311:050.86:117:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:365.85:224.912:040.66:097:50First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:345.66:214.812:590.76:087:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:365.47:224.912:571.11:530.86:077:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:385.38:205.01:561.12:470.76:057:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:375.39:145.22:541.13:370.76:047:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:325.310:045.43:500.94:250.66:037:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:25 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 95% 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 (95% 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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