Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 11:00 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:165.47:405.71:500.52:060.56:305:01Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:155.78:385.72:450.33:060.36:314:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:095.99:305.73:370.14:030.26:324:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:586.110:185.74:260.04:570.16:334:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:446.211:045.65:120.05:470.16:344:56New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:276.211:485.45:560.06:350.16:364:55New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:086.16:380.17:200.26:374:54New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:315.312:486.07:180.38:030.36:384:53Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:145.11:275.87:560.48:450.56:394:52Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:574.92:075.78:340.69:270.66:404:51Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:424.82:505.59:120.710:090.66:414:50Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:284.73:355.49:550.710:540.76:424:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:174.64:255.310:430.711:400.76:444:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:084.75:195.211:370.76:454:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:014.76:155.112:280.612:340.76:464:47First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:544.97:115.11:170.51:340.66:474:46Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:445.18:055.12:060.42:320.56:484:45Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:335.38:565.12:540.33:300.46:494:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:195.69:445.13:430.24:260.36:504:44Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:035.810:315.14:310.15:210.16:514:43Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:475.911:185.05:190.06:140.16:534:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:326.06:090.07:060.06:544:42Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:065.012:206.16:590.07:580.06:554:41Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:575.01:116.07:510.08:510.16:564:41Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:514.92:075.98:450.19:440.16:574:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:484.93:065.79:430.110:380.16:584:40Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:494.94:095.510:430.211:330.16:594:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:515.05:135.411:440.27:004:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:545.16:175.312:280.112:460.27:014:39Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:555.37:175.21:220.01:470.27:024:38Waning Crescent30Sat
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 2:46 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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