Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:16 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 38m at 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 - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:175.29:485.03:310.74:150.46:457:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:095.310:375.24:260.65:030.36:437:27Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:565.311:215.45:170.45:470.26:427:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:395.36:050.36:280.26:407:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:015.512:195.26:500.27:060.26:397:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:375.512:575.17:340.27:410.36:377:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:095.61:335.08:150.28:150.46:357:32New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:395.62:074.98:550.38:460.56:347:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:075.72:424.89:350.49:180.56:327:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:385.73:204.810:160.59:540.66:317:35Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:175.84:044.811:020.610:380.76:297:36Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:045.74:574.811:530.711:340.76:287:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:005.65:584.812:500.86:267:38First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:065.67:044.912:410.81:500.86:257:39First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:195.58:105.21:520.72:500.66:237:40First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:305.69:125.53:010.63:480.46:227:41Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:345.710:085.94:070.34:430.26:207:42Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:325.811:016.25:080.15:360.06:197:43Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:255.911:516.56:06-0.16:26-0.16:177:44Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:165.87:02-0.27:15-0.16:167:45Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:396.61:065.77:55-0.38:020.06:157:46Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:266.51:565.58:46-0.28:490.26:137:47Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:136.42:475.39:360.09:350.46:127:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:026.23:395.110:260.210:230.76:117:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:525.94:335.011:170.411:130.96:097:50Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:455.75:294.912:080.66:087:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:425.56:274.912:071.11:000.76:077:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:415.37:255.01:021.11:520.86:057:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:415.28:205.11:591.12:420.76:047:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:385.29:135.32:561.03:310.66:037:55Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:35 am — 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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