Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 8:58 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:216.04:015.210:470.010:550.35:466:25Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:225.75:035.111:450.211:540.55:446:26Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:255.67:065.11:430.36:427:27Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:305.48:095.21:540.52:400.36:417:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:335.49:075.32:540.53:360.26:397:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:305.510:005.53:520.44:280.26:387:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:225.510:495.74:460.35:160.16:367:31Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:095.511:335.85:370.16:010.06:357:32Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:535.56:250.06:430.06:337:33New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:145.812:345.47:100.07:220.16:317:34New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:525.81:135.37:520.07:590.26:307:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:275.81:515.28:320.18:330.36:287:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:005.72:295.19:120.29:050.46:277:37Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:315.73:055.09:500.39:370.56:257:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:015.73:434.910:290.410:110.66:247:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:355.74:244.911:100.510:520.66:227:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:175.65:114.911:560.611:430.76:217:41First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:075.66:054.912:480.76:197:42First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:075.57:055.112:430.71:440.76:187:43First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:145.58:065.31:500.72:420.66:177:44First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:225.59:055.62:580.63:390.46:157:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:255.610:005.94:030.44:350.36:147:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:235.810:526.25:050.25:290.16:127:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:185.811:436.56:03-0.16:210.06:117:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:115.97:00-0.27:13-0.16:107:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:336.61:035.87:54-0.38:030.06:087:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:236.71:565.78:48-0.38:540.16:077:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:146.62:505.69:41-0.29:450.26:067:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:076.43:465.510:340.010:390.46:047:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:036.24:445.411:270.111:340.66:037:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 12:44 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 20% 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 (20% 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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