Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 12m at 10:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:004.86:225.212:330.212:440.57:034:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:594.97:195.11:250.11:420.47:044:38Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:545.18:135.12:150.02:380.37:054:38Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:455.29:035.03:03-0.13:320.27:064:37Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:315.49:505.03:49-0.14:230.17:074:37Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:155.510:344.94:32-0.15:120.07:084:37Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:555.511:174.85:14-0.15:580.07:094:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:335.411:584.65:540.06:420.07:104:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:085.46:320.07:240.07:114:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:374.512:415.37:090.18:040.17:114:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:144.31:145.37:450.18:440.27:124:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:514.31:485.38:220.29:240.27:134:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:294.32:275.39:010.210:050.27:144:38Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:104.33:135.29:460.210:490.27:154:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:574.44:065.210:390.211:360.17:154:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:504.65:045.111:390.27:164:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:484.86:075.112:270.012:440.27:174:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:475.07:115.01:20-0.11:500.17:174:39Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:475.38:135.02:15-0.22:55-0.17:184:39Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:445.69:125.03:10-0.33:58-0.27:184:40Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:395.810:085.04:06-0.44:59-0.47:194:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:326.011:034.95:02-0.55:56-0.57:194:41New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:246.011:564.95:56-0.56:52-0.67:204:41New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:175.96:50-0.57:45-0.67:204:42New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:504.81:105.87:43-0.48:36-0.57:214:43Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:444.72:035.68:35-0.39:27-0.47:214:43Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:384.62:585.49:28-0.210:17-0.37:214:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:344.63:535.210:220.011:06-0.27:224:44First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:294.64:495.011:160.111:55-0.17:224:45First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:254.65:454.812:120.27:224:46First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:214.76:414.712:44-0.11:090.27:224:47First Quarter31Wed
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 1:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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