Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 49m at 9:00 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:445.38:085.82:220.62:370.56:305:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:415.79:055.93:160.33:390.26:314:59Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:356.19:595.94:080.04:380.06:334:58Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:256.310:505.94:58-0.15:34-0.16:344:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:136.511:405.75:47-0.26:28-0.26:354:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:016.56:34-0.17:21-0.16:364:55Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:295.512:486.47:210.08:120.16:374:53Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:195.31:376.28:080.29:030.26:384:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:115.12:275.98:560.49:540.46:394:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:054.93:205.79:450.610:450.66:404:51Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:014.74:165.510:380.811:370.76:424:50Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:584.75:145.311:330.96:434:49Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:564.76:135.212:290.712:290.96:444:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:524.87:105.21:190.61:250.86:454:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:465.08:035.22:070.52:200.76:464:46Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:365.28:535.12:540.43:140.66:474:45Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:215.39:395.13:380.34:060.46:484:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:035.510:225.04:210.24:550.36:504:44Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:425.511:034.85:020.25:430.36:514:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:185.511:424.75:420.36:290.36:524:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:515.66:210.37:130.36:534:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:194.612:245.66:590.47:570.46:544:41New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:574.51:005.67:370.48:410.56:554:41Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:374.51:425.68:200.49:280.56:564:40Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:224.52:315.59:070.510:160.56:574:40Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:144.53:275.510:030.511:090.56:584:40First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:124.64:305.411:050.56:594:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:154.85:365.312:030.412:110.47:004:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:185.06:425.312:580.21:170.37:014:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:205.37:455.31:520.02:210.27:024:38Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 11:43 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 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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