Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 7:35 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:395.36:320.36:280.55:378:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:006.512:325.37:260.37:210.55:388:33Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:516.51:245.28:170.28:120.65:388:33Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:406.32:155.29:060.39:010.75:398:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:296.23:065.29:520.49:490.95:408:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:176.03:565.210:360.510:371.05:408:33Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:065.84:455.211:200.511:261.15:418:32Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:555.65:355.212:030.65:418:32Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:465.46:265.312:161.212:460.75:428:32Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:395.37:175.41:101.21:300.75:438:31Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:345.18:095.52:051.22:160.75:438:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:305.09:005.63:011.13:030.75:448:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:244.99:485.83:571.03:520.85:458:30Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:164.910:345.94:510.94:410.85:468:29Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:054.911:176.05:440.75:310.75:468:29Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:504.911:586.06:330.66:190.75:478:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:334.97:200.57:060.75:488:28New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:386.11:135.08:050.57:520.65:498:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:186.21:545.18:480.48:370.65:498:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:596.22:355.39:300.49:240.65:508:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:426.23:195.410:120.410:130.65:518:25Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:296.14:075.610:550.411:060.75:528:24Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:206.04:595.811:410.45:538:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:165.85:555.912:040.812:300.45:548:22First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:165.66:556.01:060.91:230.55:548:22First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:215.47:576.12:110.92:190.65:558:21First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:275.28:596.23:160.93:180.65:568:20Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:305.29:596.34:190.84:180.75:578:19Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:305.210:556.45:190.75:160.65:588:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:255.311:476.46:160.56:120.65:598:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:175.37:080.47:050.66:008:16Full Moon31Wed
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 11:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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