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 1h 03m 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 - Feb 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:474.65:104.411:390.211:500.07:095:21Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:364.66:044.212:340.37:085:22Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:284.77:024.112:370.11:310.37:075:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:234.77:584.11:280.12:290.27:065:25Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:174.88:524.12:230.13:250.17:055:26Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:095.09:424.23:180.04:190.07:045:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:585.110:274.34:12-0.15:10-0.17:035:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:435.311:104.55:04-0.35:57-0.37:025:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:265.411:514.75:54-0.56:42-0.47:015:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:085.56:41-0.67:24-0.47:005:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:314.912:505.57:29-0.68:06-0.56:595:33Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:135.11:345.48:16-0.68:47-0.46:575:34Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:565.22:215.39:06-0.59:30-0.46:565:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:445.33:125.110:00-0.310:16-0.26:555:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:355.34:084.810:58-0.111:08-0.16:545:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:335.25:114.512:010.16:525:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:375.16:194.412:060.11:070.36:515:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:465.17:274.31:090.22:130.36:505:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:565.18:324.42:140.23:160.26:485:42Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:005.29:314.63:170.14:150.06:475:43Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:575.310:254.74:160.05:09-0.26:465:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:485.311:134.95:11-0.25:57-0.36:445:46Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:345.411:585.06:01-0.36:42-0.36:435:47Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:175.36:47-0.37:22-0.36:425:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:415.012:575.37:30-0.37:59-0.26:405:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:205.01:365.18:11-0.28:34-0.16:395:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:595.02:165.08:510.09:080.06:375:51Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:365.02:564.89:310.19:400.16:365:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
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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