Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:52 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 48m at 2:27 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:075.25:405.411:570.86:018:15First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:575.06:285.512:401.312:390.96:028:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:554.87:235.61:411.41:300.96:038:13First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:594.78:225.72:441.42:281.06:038:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:014.79:225.93:471.23:301.06:048:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:004.810:186.14:481.04:340.96:058:10Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:555.011:126.35:450.85:340.76:068:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:465.26:380.66:320.56:078:07Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:036.412:355.57:280.47:260.36:088:06Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:536.51:245.78:150.28:190.26:098:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:436.62:135.99:010.19:120.26:108:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:336.53:036.09:470.110:050.36:118:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:246.33:556.110:330.111:010.56:128:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:176.04:496.211:210.311:580.76:138:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:135.75:456.212:110.46:147:58Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:125.46:446.112:580.81:040.66:157:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:145.27:466.01:591.02:000.86:167:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:175.18:476.03:001.02:570.96:177:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:175.19:446.13:590.93:540.96:187:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:135.210:376.14:550.84:490.96:197:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:045.311:246.15:470.75:410.86:197:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:515.36:340.66:290.86:207:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:076.112:345.47:160.67:140.86:217:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:476.01:155.47:550.67:550.86:227:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:255.91:525.48:310.68:350.96:237:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:005.82:275.59:040.79:131.06:247:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:355.73:005.59:350.89:501.16:257:41Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:095.53:325.610:030.810:301.26:267:40Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:455.34:055.610:310.911:141.36:277:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:255.14:455.711:060.96:287:36First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:144.95:345.712:071.411:50 AM1.06:297:35First Quarter31Thu
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 6:09 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 94% 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 (94% 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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