Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 2:13 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:21 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:534.74:005.210:260.411:140.27:044:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:424.64:515.011:150.47:054:38Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:344.75:454.912:000.212:100.47:064:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:264.86:414.912:480.21:070.47:074:37Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:184.97:374.81:380.12:050.37:084:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:095.18:304.82:280.03:020.27:094:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:565.39:194.93:18-0.13:580.07:094:37Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:425.510:074.94:08-0.24:53-0.17:104:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:265.610:534.94:57-0.35:45-0.37:114:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:105.811:405.05:47-0.46:36-0.37:124:37New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:565.96:36-0.47:26-0.47:134:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:275.012:445.97:27-0.48:16-0.47:144:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:175.01:345.88:18-0.49:07-0.47:144:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:105.02:295.79:12-0.49:59-0.47:154:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:065.03:275.610:09-0.310:52-0.47:164:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:065.04:285.411:08-0.211:46-0.37:164:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:075.15:315.312:08-0.17:174:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:095.26:345.212:41-0.41:10-0.17:184:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:105.37:355.11:36-0.42:10-0.27:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:085.58:325.12:31-0.53:09-0.37:194:40Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:025.69:255.13:24-0.54:05-0.47:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:525.610:155.04:14-0.64:58-0.57:204:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:385.711:025.05:03-0.65:47-0.57:204:42Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:225.611:464.95:49-0.56:33-0.57:214:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:035.56:33-0.47:16-0.57:214:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:304.812:435.47:14-0.37:57-0.47:214:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:114.71:225.37:53-0.38:36-0.37:224:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:524.62:005.28:31-0.29:14-0.27:224:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:334.52:395.19:10-0.19:52-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:134.53:204.99:500.010:30-0.27:224:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:554.54:044.810:350.07:224:47Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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