Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 5:03 pm (5.5 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:545.93:186.19:520.510:250.76:586:44Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:415.64:036.010:330.711:130.86:596:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:305.44:515.911:150.87:006:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:225.25:425.712:021.012:001.07:016:39First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:175.16:365.712:531.012:501.07:026:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:155.07:335.61:461.01:441.17:036:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:115.18:305.72:390.92:391.07:046:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:055.29:235.83:310.83:340.87:056:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:555.310:125.94:210.64:270.77:066:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:415.510:565.95:090.55:190.57:076:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:225.611:385.95:540.46:080.47:086:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:005.86:360.36:560.37:096:27Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:175.912:365.97:170.37:420.37:106:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:565.81:126.07:570.38:280.47:116:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:355.71:496.28:360.39:160.57:126:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:175.62:306.29:160.410:050.67:136:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:035.53:176.210:010.510:590.77:146:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:565.34:116.110:530.711:570.87:156:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:575.25:146.011:530.87:176:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:045.16:245.912:580.912:590.87:186:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:135.17:365.82:000.82:050.87:196:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:205.38:435.93:000.63:100.67:206:12Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:215.69:446.03:580.44:110.47:216:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:175.810:386.14:520.25:090.27:226:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:086.111:286.15:430.06:040.17:236:08New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:566.26:31-0.16:550.07:246:07New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:156.012:406.27:16-0.17:440.17:256:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:005.81:236.27:580.08:300.27:266:04New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:445.61:056.17:390.28:150.36:275:03Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:285.41:465.98:180.48:590.56:295:02Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:125.22:275.88:560.69:430.66:305:01Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:32 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 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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