Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 05m at 8:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:155.03:444.710:320.110:39-0.17:095:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:065.04:424.511:350.211:340.07:085:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:055.05:504.312:440.37:075:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:145.07:024.312:400.01:540.37:065:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:275.18:124.41:510.03:010.27:055:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:375.39:154.63:00-0.14:04-0.17:045:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:405.410:134.84:05-0.35:02-0.47:035:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:375.611:075.05:05-0.65:55-0.67:025:30Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:305.711:585.26:00-0.86:45-0.87:015:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:205.76:53-0.97:32-0.86:595:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:475.31:085.67:43-0.98:16-0.86:585:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:345.41:555.48:32-0.78:59-0.76:575:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:215.42:425.29:20-0.59:41-0.56:565:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:085.33:315.010:09-0.310:24-0.36:555:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:565.24:214.710:59-0.111:08-0.16:535:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:465.15:154.511:520.111:560.16:525:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:405.06:124.312:460.36:515:40Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:364.97:104.312:470.21:420.36:495:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:344.98:074.31:410.32:380.36:485:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:294.99:004.42:360.23:310.26:475:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:215.09:494.53:300.14:210.06:455:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:085.110:334.64:210.05:08-0.16:445:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:505.111:134.75:10-0.25:51-0.16:435:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:295.211:494.85:55-0.26:31-0.26:415:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:055.16:39-0.37:08-0.26:405:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:224.912:395.17:21-0.37:43-0.16:385:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:545.11:155.18:03-0.28:17-0.16:375:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:285.31:535.08:46-0.18:510.06:355:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 11:08 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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