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 4h 04m 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 - Jul 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:596.02:355.19:270.49:160.75:378:34Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:346.03:125.110:050.49:570.75:388:33Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:126.03:525.310:450.410:420.85:388:33Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:566.04:375.411:260.411:340.85:398:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:475.95:295.612:120.45:398:33Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:455.86:275.812:340.91:030.45:408:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:495.67:285.91:390.91:590.45:418:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:565.68:316.12:450.82:580.45:418:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:015.59:316.33:510.73:580.45:428:32Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:045.510:296.54:540.54:570.35:428:31Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:025.611:256.65:540.35:550.35:438:31New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:585.66:510.16:510.25:448:31New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:186.712:525.77:440.07:450.25:458:30New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:106.61:455.78:350.08:370.35:458:30New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:016.52:375.69:240.09:280.45:468:29Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:516.33:295.610:110.110:180.65:478:28Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:426.14:205.610:570.211:080.75:488:28Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:325.95:115.611:430.311:590.95:488:27First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:255.76:045.612:290.45:498:27First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:185.56:565.612:521.01:150.55:508:26First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:135.47:495.71:461.02:030.65:518:25First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:095.28:425.82:411.02:510.65:528:24Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:045.29:325.93:350.93:400.65:528:24Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:565.210:206.04:290.74:290.65:538:23Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:465.211:056.05:200.65:180.65:548:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:325.211:466.16:090.56:050.55:558:21Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:145.26:550.46:500.55:568:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:256.112:545.27:390.37:340.55:578:19Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:026.11:325.28:210.38:170.55:588:18Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:386.12:085.39:010.38:590.65:598:17Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:146.12:455.59:400.49:430.66:008:16Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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