Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 30m at 9:39 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:02 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:155.67:065.012:491.01:470.76:027:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:275.68:125.31:560.92:460.66:007:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:345.69:125.63:010.73:420.45:597:58Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:345.710:075.94:030.54:340.25:587:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:295.710:576.25:010.35:240.15:578:00Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:185.711:436.35:560.26:110.15:568:01New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:055.66:470.16:550.25:558:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:266.412:505.57:360.17:370.35:538:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:076.31:345.48:210.28:170.55:528:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:466.22:185.29:050.38:550.75:518:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:256.13:025.09:480.59:320.95:508:06Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:055.93:474.910:300.610:101.05:498:06Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:465.74:354.811:130.710:521.15:488:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:315.65:244.811:570.811:411.25:478:08First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:215.56:164.812:440.95:478:09First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:165.37:104.912:351.21:330.95:468:10First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:145.38:035.01:341.22:220.85:458:11First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:125.28:535.22:341.13:110.85:448:12Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:075.29:415.53:341.04:000.75:438:13Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:595.210:255.84:320.84:470.65:428:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:475.211:086.05:280.65:330.65:428:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:345.211:496.26:220.56:200.65:418:16Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:205.17:140.47:070.65:408:16Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:326.31:085.18:060.37:550.65:408:17Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:176.41:575.18:570.38:450.75:398:18Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:066.32:505.09:480.49:390.75:388:19Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:596.23:475.110:410.410:360.85:388:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:586.14:475.111:350.511:360.85:378:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:015.95:495.212:300.55:378:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:065.86:515.412:390.81:250.55:368:22Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:115.77:525.61:410.82:190.45:368:23Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:20 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 88% 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 (88% 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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