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 5h 48m at 5:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 pm (6.1 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 - Jan 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:564.54:114.910:370.211:16-0.17:224:48Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:474.55:024.711:280.27:234:49Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:384.65:554.512:00-0.112:210.37:234:50Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:304.66:504.412:45-0.11:160.37:234:50Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:224.87:444.31:31-0.12:110.27:234:51Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:124.98:374.32:19-0.13:060.17:234:52Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:005.09:274.33:07-0.14:00-0.17:234:53Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:465.110:134.23:56-0.14:51-0.27:224:54Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:285.210:574.24:43-0.25:40-0.27:224:55New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:095.211:374.35:30-0.36:26-0.37:224:56New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:485.36:15-0.37:09-0.37:224:57New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:164.312:275.36:59-0.47:51-0.37:224:58New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:554.41:075.47:43-0.48:33-0.37:214:59Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:354.51:505.48:28-0.49:14-0.37:215:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:184.72:365.39:16-0.49:57-0.37:215:01Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:054.83:275.110:09-0.310:43-0.37:205:02First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:584.94:244.911:09-0.111:33-0.27:205:04First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:555.05:254.712:130.07:195:05First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:585.06:324.512:28-0.21:200.17:195:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:035.17:394.41:28-0.12:260.17:185:07Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:085.28:434.42:29-0.13:310.07:185:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:105.39:434.43:30-0.24:32-0.27:175:09Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:085.310:384.54:30-0.25:28-0.37:165:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:015.411:294.65:25-0.36:20-0.47:165:12Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:505.46:17-0.47:07-0.57:155:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:184.612:375.37:06-0.47:52-0.57:145:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:054.61:215.27:52-0.38:33-0.47:135:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:494.62:055.18:35-0.29:12-0.37:135:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:334.62:484.99:19-0.19:50-0.27:125:18Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:174.63:324.810:030.010:28-0.17:115:19Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:014.64:194.610:490.111:07-0.17:105:20Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:30 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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