Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 9:16 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 1:54 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:424.810:556.05:250.85:110.75:388:34Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:304.911:406.16:170.66:030.65:388:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:155.07:070.56:540.65:398:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:246.21:005.17:550.47:440.55:398:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:096.31:465.28:410.38:340.45:408:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:556.32:335.49:260.29:240.45:408:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:436.33:225.610:120.210:170.45:418:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:346.24:145.710:580.211:120.55:428:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:286.05:085.911:460.25:428:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:255.86:066.012:110.612:370.35:438:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:265.57:056.11:120.81:300.45:448:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:295.38:066.12:150.82:250.55:448:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:325.29:056.23:170.83:210.55:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:325.110:026.34:190.74:180.65:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:305.110:556.35:170.65:140.65:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:235.211:446.36:110.56:070.65:478:28Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:125.27:010.46:560.75:488:28Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:306.212:595.27:470.47:430.75:498:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:136.11:445.28:300.48:260.85:508:26Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:546.02:265.29:090.59:080.95:518:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:345.93:075.29:460.59:481.05:518:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:145.73:485.310:210.610:291.15:528:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:555.64:285.310:560.611:131.25:538:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:375.45:105.411:310.75:548:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:245.25:555.412:011.212:090.75:558:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:165.06:445.512:561.312:530.85:568:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:144.87:385.61:541.31:440.85:578:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:144.78:355.72:551.32:400.95:588:19Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:134.79:315.83:561.13:390.85:588:18Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:084.910:246.04:541.04:390.75:598:17Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:005.011:156.25:480.75:370.66:008:16Waning Crescent31Tue
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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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