Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 3:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:285.67:095.512:590.91:320.45:358:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:255.58:035.71:540.92:210.45:358:24Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:205.48:555.82:490.93:090.45:358:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:145.39:445.93:440.83:560.45:348:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:055.310:316.04:370.64:430.45:348:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:535.311:146.15:270.55:280.45:348:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:385.211:546.16:160.46:120.55:348:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:215.17:020.36:550.55:338:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:316.01:015.17:450.37:350.65:338:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:056.01:395.08:270.38:150.65:338:29New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:386.02:165.19:080.48:540.65:338:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:126.02:535.19:470.49:350.75:338:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:496.03:335.210:270.410:190.75:338:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:336.04:185.411:090.511:100.75:338:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:225.95:095.611:540.45:338:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:185.86:065.712:080.812:440.45:338:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:215.77:065.91:120.81:380.45:338:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:285.58:096.12:180.82:360.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:345.59:106.33:240.73:350.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:385.510:086.54:280.64:340.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:385.511:046.65:290.45:330.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:355.511:576.76:270.26:290.25:348:33Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:295.67:210.07:230.25:348:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:496.61:225.68:130.08:150.35:358:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:396.52:145.69:020.09:050.45:358:34Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:296.43:055.59:490.19:550.55:358:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:196.23:565.510:350.210:440.75:368:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:086.04:475.511:200.311:340.85:368:34Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:595.75:385.512:050.45:368:34Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:515.56:295.612:251.012:500.45:378:34Third Quarter30Thu
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 6:06 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 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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