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 3h 11m 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:295.112:485.37:32-0.37:54-0.16:335:54Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:045.31:285.28:16-0.28:30-0.16:325:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:425.42:115.19:03-0.19:090.06:305:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:255.53:004.99:540.19:530.16:295:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:155.53:564.710:530.310:470.36:275:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:135.45:014.511:580.511:520.56:266:00First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:215.26:134.41:050.66:246:01First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:375.17:254.51:030.52:110.56:226:02Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:515.28:314.72:120.43:130.36:216:03Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:585.49:305.03:180.24:110.16:196:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:565.510:235.24:180.05:04-0.26:186:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:475.611:125.55:14-0.35:52-0.36:166:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:335.77:05-0.47:37-0.47:157:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:575.61:175.67:53-0.48:18-0.37:137:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:405.72:005.58:38-0.38:57-0.27:117:09Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:215.72:415.39:21-0.29:330.07:107:10Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:005.63:245.110:040.010:090.27:087:11Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:405.54:084.910:470.210:450.47:077:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:215.44:564.711:320.411:240.57:057:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:065.25:474.512:210.57:037:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:565.16:434.412:090.71:140.77:027:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:535.07:414.41:030.72:090.77:007:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:545.08:384.52:020.83:050.76:597:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:545.09:314.63:030.73:590.66:577:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:485.210:204.84:010.54:500.46:557:19Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:375.311:035.14:570.35:370.36:547:20Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:225.411:445.35:490.16:210.26:527:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:045.46:390.07:030.16:517:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:225.612:455.47:28-0.17:440.16:497:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:595.81:265.48:16-0.18:230.16:477:24New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:395.92:105.39:040.09:050.26:467:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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