Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 9:00 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 2:28 pm (4.9 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:025.912:225.26:580.47:020.56:027:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:385.91:015.17:410.37:380.66:017:56Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:115.91:384.98:220.48:120.76:007:57Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:425.82:144.89:020.58:450.85:597:58Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:115.82:504.89:420.69:180.85:577:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:445.83:284.810:230.79:560.95:568:00Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:235.84:124.811:060.810:420.95:558:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:105.85:024.911:530.811:380.95:548:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:055.75:595.012:450.85:538:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:095.77:005.212:430.91:400.75:528:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:165.68:025.51:510.92:360.65:518:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:235.69:015.82:580.73:320.55:508:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:255.79:576.24:030.54:260.35:498:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:235.710:496.45:060.35:190.25:488:08Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:185.711:406.66:050.26:120.25:478:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:115.67:020.07:030.25:468:10New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:306.71:045.57:570.07:540.35:458:11New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:206.61:575.38:500.18:440.55:448:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:106.42:515.29:420.29:350.75:448:13Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:026.23:465.110:330.410:280.95:438:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:576.04:425.011:240.511:211.05:428:14Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:535.75:395.012:160.65:418:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:515.56:375.112:171.11:060.75:418:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:505.47:335.21:131.21:560.75:408:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:475.38:275.42:101.12:440.65:398:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:425.29:175.63:061.03:310.65:398:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:345.210:055.84:010.94:170.65:388:19Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:235.210:485.94:530.85:010.65:378:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:095.111:296.05:430.65:440.65:378:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:535.06:310.56:260.75:368:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:076.012:344.97:170.57:060.75:368:22Full Moon31Thu
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 5:44 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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