Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 11:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:255.59:576.34:030.54:150.35:378:33Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:185.410:466.45:000.45:050.35:388:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:095.411:326.45:530.35:540.45:398:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:575.36:430.36:400.55:398:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:156.312:425.37:290.37:240.65:408:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:576.21:265.28:130.38:050.75:408:33Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:366.12:085.18:540.48:450.85:418:32Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:156.02:505.19:330.59:230.95:418:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:525.93:305.110:100.510:010.95:428:32Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:315.84:105.110:460.610:411.05:438:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:105.74:515.111:230.611:261.15:438:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:535.55:345.212:020.65:448:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:415.46:215.312:171.112:430.65:458:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:365.27:125.51:151.11:300.65:468:29Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:355.18:065.72:171.12:210.65:468:29Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:365.19:015.93:201.13:170.65:478:28Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:365.19:566.14:230.94:150.65:488:28Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:325.110:496.35:230.75:140.65:498:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:265.211:416.56:200.56:120.55:508:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:195.47:140.37:080.45:508:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:336.61:115.58:060.18:030.35:518:25New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:256.62:035.68:570.08:580.25:528:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:196.62:575.79:460.09:520.35:538:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:136.43:525.810:360.010:480.45:548:22Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:096.34:485.911:250.111:440.55:558:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:066.05:455.912:160.25:568:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:045.86:436.012:430.61:080.35:568:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:045.67:416.11:420.72:000.45:578:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:035.48:386.12:410.72:530.45:588:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:015.39:326.23:400.73:450.55:598:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:565.310:226.24:360.64:370.66:008:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:21 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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