Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 9:39 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 3:03 pm (5.0 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 - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:435.49:176.13:210.73:300.45:378:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:385.310:076.24:180.64:200.55:388:33Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:305.210:546.25:130.65:090.55:398:33Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:195.211:396.26:040.55:560.65:398:33New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:065.16:520.56:410.75:408:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:206.112:505.17:370.57:230.85:408:33New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:006.01:325.08:180.58:030.85:418:32New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:386.02:135.08:570.58:420.95:428:32Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:145.92:515.09:340.69:190.95:428:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:495.83:295.010:100.69:561.05:438:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:255.74:065.110:440.710:371.05:448:31Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:035.64:445.211:180.711:221.15:448:30First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:455.55:265.311:540.75:458:30First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:345.36:145.512:151.212:350.75:468:29First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:305.17:085.61:161.21:220.75:468:29First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:335.08:065.82:221.22:160.85:478:28Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:394.99:066.03:301.23:170.85:488:28Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:434.910:056.24:351.04:210.85:498:27Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:435.011:026.45:370.85:260.75:508:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:395.111:586.56:350.66:270.65:508:25Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:345.37:300.37:250.45:518:25Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:536.61:285.48:210.28:210.35:528:24Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:466.62:225.69:110.19:150.35:538:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:406.53:165.710:000.010:090.35:548:22Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:346.34:105.810:480.111:040.55:558:22Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:286.15:045.911:360.25:568:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:235.85:595.912:000.612:240.35:568:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:205.66:556.012:580.81:140.45:578:19Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:175.37:526.01:560.92:040.55:588:18Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:155.28:476.02:550.92:560.75:598:17Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:125.19:406.13:520.93:470.76:008:16Waning Crescent31Sun
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 6:21 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 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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