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 35m at 5:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 am (5.1 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 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:214.94:375.510:580.911:500.86:315:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:164.95:335.411:510.96:324:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:124.96:305.312:400.712:460.96:334:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:075.07:255.31:290.61:420.86:344:56Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:595.28:185.32:180.52:370.76:354:55Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:475.39:065.33:050.43:300.56:364:54Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:315.59:515.23:500.34:220.46:384:53Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:125.610:345.24:340.35:120.36:394:52Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:505.711:145.15:160.26:000.36:404:51Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:255.811:535.05:580.36:460.36:414:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:015.86:390.37:320.36:424:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:334.912:395.97:200.38:180.46:434:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:154.91:215.98:040.39:060.56:444:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:014.92:105.88:530.49:560.56:464:47Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:544.93:065.79:480.410:490.56:474:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:524.94:085.610:490.411:440.46:484:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:555.05:155.511:530.46:494:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:595.26:225.512:400.312:570.46:504:44Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:025.47:265.51:360.22:010.26:514:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:025.78:255.52:310.03:020.16:524:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:585.99:215.53:25-0.24:01-0.16:534:42Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:496.110:135.44:17-0.24:57-0.26:544:41New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:386.211:025.35:07-0.35:50-0.26:564:41New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:256.111:505.25:55-0.26:40-0.26:574:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:096.06:41-0.17:28-0.16:584:40New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:365.112:545.97:250.08:130.06:594:39Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:234.91:375.78:080.28:570.17:004:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:094.82:225.58:510.39:400.27:014:39Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:574.73:085.39:350.410:240.37:024:38Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:454.63:575.210:210.511:080.37:034:38First Quarter30Mon
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 8:05 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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