Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 11:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:165.12:385.69:16-0.89:53-0.77:095:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:095.23:325.410:11-0.610:43-0.67:085:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:045.24:295.111:08-0.411:34-0.47:075:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:015.25:294.912:08-0.27:065:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:015.26:304.712:28-0.31:09-0.17:055:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:025.27:324.51:23-0.22:10-0.17:045:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:025.28:304.52:19-0.23:10-0.17:035:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:585.29:254.63:15-0.24:06-0.27:025:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:505.310:164.64:08-0.24:58-0.37:015:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:385.311:034.64:59-0.25:46-0.37:005:32New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:225.311:464.75:46-0.26:30-0.36:595:33New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:035.26:30-0.27:11-0.36:575:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:274.612:425.27:11-0.27:48-0.26:565:35New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:064.61:195.17:50-0.28:23-0.26:555:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:424.61:555.08:28-0.18:56-0.16:545:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:164.62:314.99:050.09:270.06:525:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:494.73:094.79:440.19:590.06:515:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:244.73:514.610:270.210:350.16:505:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:044.84:404.411:190.311:190.16:495:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:524.85:374.312:190.46:475:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:504.96:424.312:140.21:250.46:465:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:565.07:464.31:160.22:300.46:445:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:025.18:474.52:230.13:320.26:435:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:045.39:434.73:28-0.14:30-0.16:425:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:025.610:355.04:30-0.35:24-0.36:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:555.811:255.35:27-0.66:15-0.56:395:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:475.96:22-0.87:04-0.76:375:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:155.512:375.97:15-0.97:51-0.76:365:52Full Moon28Thu
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 1:46 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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