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 1h 24m 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 - Jun 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:426.01:144.88:010.57:450.85:368:23Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:166.01:524.88:430.58:240.85:358:24Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:506.02:294.89:240.69:030.85:358:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:266.03:094.910:050.69:460.85:348:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:086.03:525.010:480.610:340.85:348:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:556.04:415.211:320.611:280.95:348:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:495.95:365.312:200.65:348:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:485.86:345.612:290.91:110.55:338:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:525.67:355.81:350.92:040.55:338:28Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:575.58:356.12:410.82:590.45:338:29Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:015.49:336.33:460.73:550.45:338:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:015.410:286.54:490.64:510.45:338:30Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:595.411:216.65:500.45:470.45:338:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:545.36:480.36:420.55:338:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:136.612:475.37:420.27:350.55:338:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:046.51:405.28:330.28:260.65:338:31New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:546.32:325.29:230.39:160.85:338:32Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:446.13:245.110:100.410:050.95:338:32Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:345.94:165.110:560.510:551.05:338:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:255.75:085.211:410.611:461.15:348:33First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:165.56:005.212:260.65:348:33First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:095.46:525.312:381.21:110.75:348:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:045.27:445.51:331.21:560.75:348:33First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:595.18:355.62:281.22:420.75:358:33Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:545.09:245.73:241.13:290.75:358:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:464.910:115.84:190.94:160.75:358:34Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:364.910:555.95:120.85:040.75:368:34Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:234.811:366.06:030.65:510.75:368:34Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:074.86:510.66:370.75:368:34Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:166.012:484.87:370.57:220.75:378:34Full Moon30Sat
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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