Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 26m at 6:32 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:065.09:346.23:581.03:520.86:018:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:105.110:356.35:010.84:550.76:028:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:095.211:316.36:000.65:550.76:038:13New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:035.36:540.56:500.66:048:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:236.412:555.47:440.37:430.66:058:11New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:126.31:445.58:300.38:320.66:058:10New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:586.22:315.59:140.39:180.76:068:08Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:436.03:165.69:550.410:040.96:078:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:285.84:025.610:340.510:501.06:088:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:135.64:475.611:130.611:381.26:098:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:015.45:345.611:520.86:108:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:525.26:235.612:281.312:340.96:118:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:475.07:155.61:221.31:201.06:128:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:444.88:105.72:181.32:101.06:138:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:424.89:045.73:151.23:041.06:147:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:374.89:565.94:101.13:591.06:157:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:284.910:446.05:030.94:530.96:167:56Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:145.111:286.15:530.75:440.76:177:54Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:575.26:390.66:340.66:187:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:096.212:365.47:230.57:210.56:197:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:496.21:145.58:040.48:070.56:207:50Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:286.21:535.78:430.48:530.56:217:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:086.22:335.99:220.49:400.66:217:47Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:526.13:176.110:010.410:310.76:227:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:395.94:056.210:440.511:280.96:237:44Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:325.64:596.111:320.76:247:43Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:325.36:006.112:291.112:270.86:257:41Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:395.17:086.01:351.21:301.06:267:40Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:495.08:186.02:411.22:361.06:277:38Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:575.19:256.13:451.13:411.06:287:36Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:005.210:266.24:460.94:430.96:297:35Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:11 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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