Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 5:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:515.26:320.36:350.46:017:56New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:046.012:325.27:210.37:170.56:007:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:406.11:135.18:080.38:000.55:597:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:186.21:565.18:550.38:440.55:587:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:006.22:435.19:420.39:310.65:578:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:466.23:345.110:320.410:230.65:558:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:396.14:305.211:240.511:210.75:548:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:386.05:315.312:190.55:538:03First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:435.86:345.412:240.71:150.55:528:04First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:505.77:375.61:280.72:110.45:518:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:575.78:385.92:320.63:070.35:508:06Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:595.69:346.13:340.54:010.25:498:07Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:565.610:276.34:340.34:530.25:488:08Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:505.611:166.55:310.25:430.25:478:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:395.66:240.16:310.25:468:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:026.512:275.57:150.17:170.35:458:10Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:466.41:135.48:020.18:000.55:458:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:286.31:595.38:480.28:420.75:448:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:106.12:445.29:310.49:230.85:438:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:516.03:305.110:130.510:030.95:428:14Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:345.84:165.010:550.610:461.05:418:15Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:195.75:045.011:370.711:331.15:418:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:075.55:545.012:210.75:408:17Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:595.46:455.112:241.11:060.75:398:17Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:545.27:375.21:201.11:540.75:398:18Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:515.18:295.42:191.12:420.75:388:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:475.19:185.63:171.03:310.65:388:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:405.110:045.84:150.84:200.65:378:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:315.110:486.05:120.75:100.65:378:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:195.111:326.26:060.55:590.55:368:22New Moon30Sat
31Sun12:055.16:580.46:490.55:368:23New Moon31Sun
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 8:12 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 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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