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 06m at 6:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:05 am (6.1 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 - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:576.23:455.010:390.410:320.76:017:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:556.14:465.011:360.511:330.86:007:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:595.85:515.012:340.65:597:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:075.76:565.112:370.91:320.65:577:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:155.67:595.31:410.92:290.55:568:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:205.58:575.62:430.83:230.45:558:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:185.69:515.93:430.64:140.35:548:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:115.610:406.14:400.55:030.25:538:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:595.511:246.25:330.35:480.25:528:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:445.56:230.36:300.35:518:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:056.312:275.37:100.27:110.45:508:06Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:446.21:095.27:540.37:480.65:498:07Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:216.11:505.18:350.48:240.75:488:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:576.02:305.09:150.58:590.95:478:09Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:325.93:114.99:550.69:330.95:468:10Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:085.83:524.810:340.710:101.05:458:11Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:465.74:364.811:150.810:531.05:448:12Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:295.65:224.811:580.811:441.15:448:13Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:185.56:124.912:440.85:438:14Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:145.47:045.112:411.11:320.85:428:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:145.47:585.31:441.12:220.75:418:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:145.38:515.62:481.03:130.75:418:16Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:135.39:425.93:510.84:040.65:408:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:095.310:326.24:530.74:560.55:398:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:025.311:216.45:520.55:490.55:398:19New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:555.36:490.46:420.55:388:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:106.512:475.27:450.27:360.55:388:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:006.61:415.28:390.28:300.55:378:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:536.52:375.29:320.29:250.65:378:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:496.33:355.210:250.310:220.75:368:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:486.24:355.211:190.311:210.75:368:23Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:13 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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