Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:04 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 5:55 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:175.08:375.82:541.12:500.96:307:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:135.19:326.03:521.03:500.86:317:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:065.310:246.24:470.84:480.66:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:565.611:146.45:400.55:440.46:327:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:435.86:300.36:380.36:337:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:016.512:296.07:180.27:310.26:347:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:486.61:156.28:050.18:220.16:357:24Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:366.52:026.38:510.09:140.26:367:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:266.42:526.49:380.110:080.36:377:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:186.23:446.410:270.211:040.56:387:19Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:136.04:406.311:180.46:397:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:135.85:416.212:020.612:130.56:407:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:155.66:446.11:020.81:100.76:417:14Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:205.57:486.12:020.82:090.76:427:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:235.58:506.13:020.83:080.76:437:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:225.69:476.23:590.64:060.76:447:09Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:165.710:396.24:530.55:000.66:457:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:065.811:256.25:430.45:510.56:457:06Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:525.96:290.36:390.56:467:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:086.212:345.97:120.37:240.56:477:03New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:496.11:145.97:520.38:060.66:487:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:286.01:525.98:290.48:470.76:496:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:065.82:285.89:030.69:260.86:506:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:445.63:035.89:360.710:060.96:516:56Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:225.53:375.710:080.810:471.06:526:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:015.34:135.710:410.811:321.16:536:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:455.24:565.711:210.96:546:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:365.05:485.712:231.212:110.96:556:50First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:345.06:485.71:201.21:111.06:566:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:365.17:535.82:191.12:150.96:576:46First Quarter30Wed
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 9:29 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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