Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 5:17 am (5.6 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 - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:055.55:286.212:000.812:040.76:586:45Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:105.46:356.01:010.81:060.86:596:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:185.37:446.02:030.82:080.86:596:42Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:235.48:496.13:030.73:110.77:006:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:245.69:486.14:010.64:100.67:016:39Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:195.810:416.24:550.45:070.57:026:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:106.011:296.25:460.26:000.47:036:36New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:566.16:330.16:490.37:046:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:146.112:396.17:160.27:360.37:056:32New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:566.01:206.17:570.28:190.47:066:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:375.82:006.08:350.49:020.67:076:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:185.62:385.99:110.59:430.77:086:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:595.43:155.89:460.710:250.87:096:26Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:415.33:545.710:200.811:080.97:116:25Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:265.14:365.610:580.911:551.07:126:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:154.95:235.611:430.97:136:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:084.96:185.512:451.012:361.07:146:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:054.97:175.51:391.01:340.97:156:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:015.08:165.62:330.92:350.87:166:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:555.29:125.73:270.73:340.77:176:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:465.410:045.94:190.54:320.57:186:15Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:335.710:536.05:090.35:280.37:196:13Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:186.011:406.15:570.16:220.17:206:12Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:026.26:440.07:140.07:216:11Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:266.112:476.47:300.08:060.07:226:09Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:146.01:336.58:170.08:590.07:236:08Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:035.82:216.59:050.09:520.17:246:07Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:565.73:146.39:560.210:480.37:256:05Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:535.54:126.210:500.311:450.47:276:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:545.35:146.011:490.57:286:03Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:585.25:215.812:440.511:50 AM0.66:295:02Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:50 am — 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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