Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 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 - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:574.51:105.17:48-0.48:25-0.27:095:21Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:314.71:465.18:28-0.38:59-0.27:085:22Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:074.82:275.09:12-0.29:35-0.27:075:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:495.03:144.910:01-0.110:15-0.27:065:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:365.14:084.710:580.111:04-0.17:055:26First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:325.15:114.412:050.37:045:27First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:365.06:224.312:040.11:150.47:035:28First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:485.07:344.21:120.12:240.37:025:29Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:005.18:414.32:220.13:300.17:015:30Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:075.39:434.53:29-0.14:31-0.17:005:32Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:085.410:394.84:31-0.35:27-0.46:595:33Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:025.611:305.05:29-0.56:18-0.56:585:34Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:535.66:22-0.67:05-0.66:565:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:195.112:405.67:12-0.77:49-0.66:555:36Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:065.21:265.58:00-0.68:31-0.66:545:37Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:515.22:115.38:46-0.59:11-0.46:535:39Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:365.22:565.19:32-0.39:51-0.36:515:40Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:205.13:424.810:18-0.110:31-0.16:505:41Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:065.14:324.611:070.111:130.16:495:42Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:555.05:254.411:590.311:590.26:475:43Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:474.96:224.312:540.46:465:44Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:434.87:204.212:500.31:500.46:455:45Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:414.88:174.21:450.32:460.36:435:47Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:364.99:094.32:410.33:400.26:425:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:275.09:564.53:360.14:300.16:405:49Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:135.110:394.64:280.05:170.06:395:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:555.211:184.85:17-0.26:00-0.16:385:51New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:345.311:544.96:04-0.36:40-0.16:365:52New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:115.36:48-0.37:18-0.26:355:53New Moon29Mon
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 3:06 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 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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