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 3h 20m 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:516.02:245.09:110.48:580.75:368:23Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:225.93:015.09:500.59:340.85:358:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:555.93:395.010:290.510:120.85:358:25Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:325.94:205.111:090.610:560.95:348:25Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:175.95:065.211:530.611:490.95:348:26Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:095.85:595.312:410.65:348:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:095.76:585.512:510.91:330.55:348:27Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:145.77:585.71:570.92:290.45:338:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:205.68:576.03:040.73:260.45:338:28Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:235.79:546.34:090.64:230.35:338:29Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:235.710:486.65:110.45:200.25:338:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:195.711:416.76:110.16:150.15:338:30New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:145.77:070.07:100.15:338:30New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:336.81:085.78:02-0.18:030.25:338:31New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:256.72:035.68:55-0.18:560.35:338:31Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:186.62:585.69:46-0.19:480.45:338:31Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:116.43:535.510:370.010:410.65:338:32Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:066.24:495.511:280.111:350.75:338:32Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:026.05:455.512:180.35:338:32First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:585.76:415.612:300.81:080.35:338:33First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:555.67:365.61:260.91:570.45:348:33First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:525.58:295.82:210.92:460.45:348:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:475.49:205.93:170.83:340.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:395.310:096.04:100.74:220.45:348:33Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:295.310:546.15:020.65:080.45:358:34Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:165.311:366.15:520.45:530.45:358:34Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:005.26:390.36:360.55:358:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:156.112:425.17:240.37:180.55:368:34Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:526.01:225.18:070.37:580.65:368:34Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:266.01:595.08:470.38:370.75:378:34Full Moon30Wed
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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