Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 1:52 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:256.21:575.18:460.48:340.85:358:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:056.02:415.09:270.59:131.05:358:24Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:455.93:254.910:080.69:521.05:358:25Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:255.84:094.910:470.710:331.15:348:26Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:085.64:544.911:270.711:191.25:348:26Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:545.55:415.012:090.85:348:27Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:435.46:305.112:101.212:520.85:348:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:375.27:215.21:061.21:370.75:338:28Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:345.18:125.42:061.22:250.75:338:29Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:325.09:025.63:081.13:140.75:338:29Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:284.99:515.84:081.04:050.75:338:30Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:214.910:396.15:070.84:580.75:338:30Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:134.911:266.26:040.75:510.75:338:31New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:035.06:590.56:450.65:338:31New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:146.412:535.17:510.47:390.55:338:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:036.41:445.18:420.38:320.55:338:32New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:556.42:375.29:320.29:260.55:338:32Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:496.33:325.410:220.210:220.55:338:32Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:456.24:285.511:120.211:190.65:348:33Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:436.15:265.612:030.25:348:33First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:425.96:255.812:180.612:540.25:348:33First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:425.77:235.91:190.71:460.35:348:33First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:425.58:206.12:190.72:380.35:358:33Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:415.39:156.23:190.73:300.45:358:34Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:375.210:076.34:180.64:210.45:358:34Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:305.210:556.35:140.55:110.55:368:34Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:205.111:406.36:060.56:000.65:368:34Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:075.16:550.46:460.75:368:34Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:236.212:525.17:400.47:290.85:378:34Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:046.11:355.08:220.58:100.95:378:34Full Moon30Fri
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 5:07 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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