Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 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 - Dec 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:354.72:515.69:190.210:170.27:044:38Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:314.63:475.310:120.411:070.37:054:38Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:274.64:435.111:060.511:570.37:064:37Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:244.65:415.012:020.67:074:37Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:204.76:374.912:470.312:580.67:074:37Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:154.87:324.81:350.21:540.57:084:37Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:065.08:244.82:220.12:490.47:094:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:555.19:134.73:080.13:420.37:104:37Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:395.210:004.63:530.04:330.17:114:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:215.310:444.54:360.05:220.17:124:37New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:005.311:254.45:190.06:090.07:134:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:365.36:000.16:530.07:134:37New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:044.312:115.36:400.17:360.17:144:38New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:424.312:465.37:200.18:190.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:204.21:245.38:010.19:010.17:154:38Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:004.32:075.38:440.19:450.27:164:38Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:444.42:565.39:330.110:300.17:174:39Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:344.53:515.210:270.111:190.07:174:39First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:304.74:505.211:280.17:184:40First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:294.85:545.112:110.012:330.17:194:40First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:315.16:585.01:04-0.21:380.17:194:41First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:325.38:004.91:59-0.32:42-0.17:204:41Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:305.58:594.92:55-0.33:45-0.27:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:265.79:564.93:50-0.44:45-0.37:204:42Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:195.810:494.84:45-0.55:41-0.47:214:43Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:105.811:414.85:39-0.56:35-0.57:214:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:005.76:30-0.47:26-0.57:214:44Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:324.712:505.67:20-0.38:14-0.47:224:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:224.61:385.48:09-0.29:01-0.37:224:45Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:124.52:275.28:56-0.19:46-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:024.53:165.19:440.110:32-0.17:224:47Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 2:21 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 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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