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 6h 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:175.94:436.211:250.56:297:34Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:155.75:436.112:120.912:200.66:307:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:205.56:496.11:141.01:200.76:317:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:285.47:576.12:181.02:230.86:327:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:355.49:026.23:210.93:250.76:337:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:385.610:036.34:210.74:260.66:347:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:355.710:586.45:180.55:240.56:357:24Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:285.911:486.56:110.36:180.46:367:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:176.07:000.27:090.46:377:21New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:356.41:036.07:460.27:570.46:387:19New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:196.31:476.08:280.28:430.56:397:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:026.12:306.09:080.49:270.76:407:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:455.93:125.99:470.510:100.86:417:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:295.73:545.810:240.710:541.06:417:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:145.54:375.811:020.811:411.16:427:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:025.35:245.711:430.96:437:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:545.26:155.612:311.212:291.06:447:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:505.07:105.61:241.21:201.06:457:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:485.08:065.72:191.12:161.06:467:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:445.19:025.83:141.03:130.96:477:03Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:365.29:535.94:070.84:090.86:487:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:255.410:416.14:590.75:030.66:497:00Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:095.611:256.25:470.55:550.46:506:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:515.86:330.36:460.36:516:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:086.312:326.07:170.27:350.26:526:55Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:506.31:126.28:010.28:240.26:536:53Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:346.21:556.38:440.29:140.36:546:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:206.12:406.49:280.310:060.46:556:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:105.93:306.410:150.411:010.66:566:48Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:055.74:266.311:070.56:576:47Third Quarter30Thu
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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