Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 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 - Apr 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:455.35:384.512:170.76:457:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:365.36:344.41:120.86:447:26Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:375.27:344.512:570.82:100.86:427:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:445.28:344.72:030.83:080.76:417:28Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:495.39:295.03:090.64:040.66:397:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:485.510:205.34:130.44:570.46:377:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:415.711:085.75:120.25:470.26:367:31Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:325.811:546.06:09-0.16:350.06:347:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:205.87:03-0.27:210.06:337:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:396.21:085.77:56-0.38:070.06:317:34New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:256.41:585.68:49-0.38:530.16:307:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:136.42:505.49:42-0.19:420.36:287:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:046.23:455.110:370.110:340.56:277:38Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:596.04:455.011:340.311:310.76:257:39First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:005.85:494.812:330.56:247:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:065.56:554.812:330.91:330.66:227:41First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:165.47:594.91:360.92:320.66:217:42First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:225.48:595.22:390.93:280.56:197:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:225.49:535.43:390.74:210.46:187:44Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:145.510:425.64:350.65:090.36:167:45Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:015.511:265.85:280.45:530.26:157:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:445.56:160.36:340.26:147:47Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:075.912:255.47:010.37:120.36:127:48Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:455.91:055.27:440.37:470.46:117:49Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:195.91:435.18:240.38:210.66:107:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:525.82:205.09:040.48:520.76:087:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:235.82:574.89:420.59:230.86:077:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:545.73:364.710:220.69:560.96:067:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:285.74:174.711:030.710:370.96:047:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:095.75:034.711:480.811:271.06:037:55Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:58 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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