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 3h 04m 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:074.95:285.312:020.37:044:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:105.16:325.212:450.11:060.27:054:37Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:115.37:345.21:40-0.12:080.17:064:37Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:095.68:325.12:33-0.23:080.07:074:37Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:035.89:255.13:25-0.34:06-0.17:084:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:535.910:165.04:16-0.35:01-0.27:094:37New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:405.911:044.95:05-0.35:53-0.37:094:37New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:265.811:514.85:52-0.26:42-0.27:104:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:095.76:37-0.17:27-0.27:114:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:364.712:515.67:200.08:11-0.17:124:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:214.61:335.48:010.18:530.17:134:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:064.52:165.38:420.29:330.17:144:38Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:504.43:005.19:230.310:140.27:144:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:364.43:455.010:070.410:550.27:154:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:234.44:344.910:550.411:370.27:164:38First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:124.45:264.711:490.57:164:39First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:024.56:214.512:220.212:460.57:174:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:544.77:174.41:090.11:460.47:184:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:454.88:124.41:570.12:460.37:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:345.09:054.32:470.13:440.27:194:40Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:225.29:544.33:390.04:410.17:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:085.310:424.44:31-0.15:350.07:204:41Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:555.411:294.45:23-0.26:26-0.17:204:42Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:425.56:15-0.37:16-0.27:204:42Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:174.512:305.67:07-0.38:05-0.37:214:43Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:064.61:215.67:59-0.48:54-0.37:214:44Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:574.72:155.58:52-0.49:43-0.37:214:44Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:514.83:115.49:48-0.410:33-0.47:224:45Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:484.94:095.210:46-0.311:24-0.47:224:46Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:465.05:095.011:46-0.27:224:46Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:465.16:104.812:16-0.412:48-0.17:224:47Third Quarter31Sun
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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