Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 54m at 12:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:17 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:045.19:294.53:15-0.24:02-0.27:105:20Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:515.110:164.54:04-0.34:52-0.37:095:22Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:355.211:004.54:51-0.45:38-0.47:085:23New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:155.211:404.55:37-0.46:22-0.47:075:24New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:535.26:20-0.57:03-0.47:065:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:174.512:285.27:01-0.57:42-0.47:055:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:514.61:025.27:42-0.48:19-0.37:045:28Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:244.71:385.28:21-0.48:55-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:594.82:185.29:03-0.39:32-0.37:025:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:394.93:035.19:49-0.210:13-0.27:005:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:245.03:545.010:430.011:00-0.26:595:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:185.14:554.811:460.111:57-0.16:585:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:205.16:024.612:530.26:575:35First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:285.17:124.61:010.02:010.26:565:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:385.28:194.72:07-0.13:070.06:545:37Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:445.49:214.83:12-0.24:08-0.26:535:38Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:455.610:185.04:14-0.45:06-0.46:525:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:415.711:115.25:12-0.65:59-0.66:515:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:345.86:06-0.76:49-0.76:495:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:025.312:235.86:58-0.87:36-0.76:485:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:515.31:115.77:47-0.78:21-0.66:475:44Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:385.31:585.58:35-0.69:04-0.56:455:45Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:245.32:455.39:22-0.49:47-0.36:445:46Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:115.23:335.110:09-0.210:29-0.26:425:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:585.14:234.910:580.011:130.06:415:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:485.05:164.711:490.211:590.16:405:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:405.06:124.612:430.26:385:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:354.97:094.512:490.21:380.36:375:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:315.08:054.51:420.22:330.26:355:53Waning Crescent29Tue
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 2:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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