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 5h 50m 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:115.46:400.27:030.16:467:25Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:325.512:505.37:230.17:400.26:447:26Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:095.61:275.28:040.18:130.36:437:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:425.62:035.08:430.28:440.46:417:28Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:135.62:384.99:210.39:130.56:397:29Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:415.63:144.810:000.49:430.66:387:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:125.63:524.710:400.610:170.76:367:31Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:485.64:354.611:240.711:000.76:357:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:335.55:264.612:150.86:337:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:285.46:264.61:120.86:327:34Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:345.47:304.81:010.82:120.86:307:35Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:455.48:335.02:110.73:110.76:297:36Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:535.59:315.43:200.64:070.56:277:37Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:535.710:245.74:240.35:010.26:267:38Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:495.811:156.15:250.15:520.16:247:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:415.96:22-0.16:410.06:237:40New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:036.412:325.87:18-0.37:30-0.16:217:41New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:516.51:225.78:12-0.38:170.06:207:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:396.52:145.59:05-0.29:060.26:187:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:296.43:075.39:580.09:560.46:177:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:216.24:045.110:520.210:480.76:157:45Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:175.95:034.911:470.411:450.96:147:46First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:175.76:044.912:440.66:137:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:215.47:064.912:441.01:400.76:117:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:255.38:065.01:441.02:350.76:107:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:265.39:025.22:431.03:270.66:097:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:225.39:545.53:400.94:160.56:077:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:125.410:405.74:340.75:020.46:067:52Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:585.411:235.85:250.55:440.46:057:53Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:415.36:130.46:250.46:037:54Full Moon30Mon
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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