Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:116.01:335.48:130.28:180.46:027:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:465.92:115.28:540.38:520.56:017:56Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:195.82:495.19:330.49:240.66:007:57Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:515.83:285.010:120.59:570.75:597:58Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:235.84:075.010:520.510:340.85:577:59Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:005.74:514.911:340.611:190.85:568:00Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:455.75:405.012:220.75:558:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:395.66:365.112:130.91:140.75:548:02Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:415.67:355.21:170.92:090.65:538:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:485.68:335.52:230.83:060.55:528:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:525.79:295.83:280.64:010.45:518:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:515.810:226.14:310.44:560.25:508:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:475.911:126.45:310.25:490.15:498:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:415.96:290.06:410.05:488:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:026.612:335.97:24-0.27:320.05:478:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:516.71:265.88:18-0.28:230.15:468:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:426.72:205.79:12-0.29:150.25:458:11Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:346.63:155.610:05-0.110:070.45:448:12Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:296.44:135.510:580.011:020.65:448:12Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:266.25:125.411:530.211:590.75:438:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:265.96:125.412:470.35:428:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:285.87:125.512:570.81:410.45:418:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:295.68:095.61:560.82:340.45:418:16First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:275.69:045.82:530.83:260.35:408:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:225.69:545.93:490.74:150.35:398:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:125.510:416.14:430.55:010.35:398:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:005.511:256.15:330.45:460.35:388:19Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:455.46:210.36:280.35:378:20Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:056.112:275.37:070.37:080.45:378:21Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:436.11:085.27:500.37:460.55:368:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:186.01:475.18:310.38:230.65:368:22Full Moon31Mon
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 3:09 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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