Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 10:01 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:535.56:380.46:380.56:018:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:126.212:395.57:230.37:250.66:028:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:546.21:225.58:050.38:090.76:038:13Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:356.12:035.58:440.48:500.86:048:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:145.92:435.59:210.49:300.96:058:11Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:535.83:215.59:560.510:101.06:058:09Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:325.63:595.510:290.610:521.16:068:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:135.54:395.511:030.611:381.26:078:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:575.35:215.611:400.76:088:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:475.16:095.612:291.212:240.76:098:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:435.07:045.61:261.31:150.86:108:03Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:434.98:035.72:261.22:140.86:118:02Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:434.99:025.93:261.13:150.86:128:01Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:405.19:586.14:240.94:160.76:137:59Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:335.310:506.35:190.75:150.56:147:58Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:235.511:406.56:110.56:110.36:157:57New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:115.87:010.37:060.26:167:55New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:286.612:586.07:480.17:590.16:177:54New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:166.61:466.28:350.08:510.16:187:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:056.52:356.39:210.09:440.26:197:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:566.33:276.410:080.110:390.46:207:50Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:496.14:216.310:570.211:360.66:207:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:465.85:186.311:490.46:217:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:475.56:196.212:350.812:440.66:227:45First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:505.47:236.11:350.91:420.76:237:44First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:545.38:256.12:360.92:400.86:247:42Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:555.39:246.13:350.83:380.86:257:41Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:525.410:186.24:310.74:340.76:267:39Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:445.611:066.25:220.65:270.66:277:38Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:325.711:506.26:100.56:160.66:287:36Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:155.76:540.47:020.66:297:35Full Moon31Tue
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 1:47 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 11% 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 (11% 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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