Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 4:19 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:335.112:395.77:140.48:020.56:305:00Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:095.01:105.77:480.58:430.66:324:59Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:444.91:445.78:240.59:250.76:334:58Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:244.92:265.79:040.610:110.86:344:57Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:094.93:165.79:530.611:010.86:354:55Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:034.94:145.710:520.611:550.76:364:54Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:045.05:195.611:570.66:374:53Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:075.26:285.612:510.61:040.56:384:52Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:105.57:335.61:480.42:100.46:404:51Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:105.88:345.72:440.23:130.26:414:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:066.19:315.83:390.04:140.06:424:50Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:596.310:255.74:32-0.25:12-0.26:434:49New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:506.511:175.75:24-0.36:07-0.36:444:48New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:406.56:15-0.37:01-0.36:454:47New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:085.612:306.47:05-0.27:53-0.26:464:46Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:005.41:206.27:55-0.18:43-0.16:484:45Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:525.22:116.08:450.19:340.16:494:45Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:465.13:045.79:350.310:240.26:504:44Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:405.03:595.510:270.511:140.36:514:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:364.94:555.311:200.66:524:43First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:334.95:515.212:040.312:150.66:534:42First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:285.06:485.112:530.31:100.66:544:41First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:235.17:425.11:420.22:050.56:554:41Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:145.28:345.02:290.12:590.46:564:40Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:025.49:225.03:160.13:510.26:574:40Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:465.510:084.94:010.04:410.16:594:39Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:275.510:514.94:450.05:290.07:004:39Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:065.511:314.85:280.06:150.07:014:39Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:415.56:090.06:590.07:024:38Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:104.712:155.56:500.07:420.17:034:38Full Moon30Tue
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 7:10 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 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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