Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 53m at 12:43 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:044.98:275.82:371.22:301.16:317:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:005.09:225.83:321.13:241.16:317:31Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:535.110:125.94:241.04:181.06:327:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:415.210:586.05:140.85:090.86:337:27Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:255.311:406.15:590.75:580.76:347:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:055.46:420.66:440.66:357:24Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:186.012:415.67:210.67:280.66:367:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:536.01:145.77:580.58:110.76:377:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:285.91:465.98:320.68:540.76:387:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:035.82:206.09:060.69:380.96:397:18Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:425.72:596.19:400.710:271.06:407:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:275.53:456.110:190.811:221.26:417:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:195.34:386.111:070.96:427:13Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:205.15:426.012:251.412:091.16:437:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:324.96:565.91:321.41:211.16:437:09Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:465.08:125.92:381.32:331.16:447:08Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:555.19:216.13:421.13:410.96:457:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:585.410:226.24:410.84:440.76:467:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:545.711:166.35:350.55:430.56:477:03Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:456.06:250.36:370.36:487:01New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:056.312:326.27:120.27:280.36:497:00New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:516.31:176.37:550.28:170.46:506:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:356.12:016.38:360.39:040.56:516:56Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:195.92:436.29:160.59:490.76:526:55Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:045.63:266.19:540.710:350.96:536:53Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:505.44:105.910:330.911:231.16:546:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:395.14:575.811:151.06:556:50First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:325.05:495.712:121.212:011.26:566:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:294.96:465.61:051.212:531.26:576:47First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:274.87:455.61:591.21:491.26:586:45First Quarter30Fri
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 4:21 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 100% 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 (100% 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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