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 27m 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 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:165.18:444.42:30-0.13:250.07:095:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:125.19:384.43:26-0.14:20-0.17:085:23Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:035.110:284.54:20-0.15:10-0.27:075:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:495.211:134.65:10-0.25:56-0.37:065:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:325.211:554.65:56-0.26:38-0.37:055:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:115.16:39-0.27:16-0.37:045:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:354.612:495.07:19-0.27:52-0.27:035:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:114.61:244.97:57-0.28:25-0.27:025:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:464.61:594.88:35-0.18:55-0.17:015:31Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:184.72:354.79:120.09:25-0.16:595:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:504.83:134.69:520.19:570.06:585:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:254.83:564.410:380.210:350.06:575:34First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:084.94:484.311:330.411:240.16:565:36First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:004.95:494.212:360.46:555:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:034.96:564.212:230.11:410.46:535:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:125.08:004.31:300.12:460.36:525:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:195.29:004.52:390.03:460.16:515:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:205.49:554.83:44-0.24:43-0.26:495:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:165.610:475.14:44-0.55:35-0.46:485:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:095.811:365.45:41-0.76:25-0.66:475:44Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:595.86:35-0.97:12-0.76:455:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:255.612:485.87:28-1.07:58-0.86:445:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:145.71:385.68:20-0.98:44-0.76:435:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:035.72:295.49:12-0.79:31-0.56:415:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:545.73:235.110:06-0.410:19-0.36:405:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:475.54:194.811:03-0.111:110.06:385:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:445.45:194.612:010.16:375:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:455.26:214.512:070.21:010.36:355:53Third Quarter28Wed
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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