Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 3:39 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:475.82:076.48:430.09:290.07:316:00Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:385.62:566.29:310.210:180.27:325:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:295.43:476.010:190.411:080.47:335:57Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:235.24:395.711:080.611:580.57:345:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:185.15:345.511:590.77:355:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:145.05:315.412:490.611:53 AM0.86:364:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:105.06:285.312:390.512:470.86:374:53Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:055.17:235.31:290.51:420.76:394:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:585.38:165.32:180.42:360.56:404:51Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:475.49:055.33:050.33:290.46:414:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:325.69:515.33:510.24:200.36:424:49Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:145.610:345.24:350.15:090.26:434:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:535.711:145.15:170.15:560.16:444:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:295.711:525.05:590.16:410.26:454:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:035.76:380.27:250.26:464:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:304.912:375.77:180.28:080.36:484:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:084.91:145.87:580.28:530.36:494:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:494.91:585.88:420.39:390.46:504:44Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:364.92:485.79:320.310:290.46:514:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:294.93:455.610:290.411:220.36:524:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:295.04:495.511:310.46:534:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:325.25:565.512:180.312:360.36:544:41First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:375.37:025.51:140.11:410.26:554:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:385.68:045.52:110.02:440.16:564:40Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:375.89:035.53:06-0.23:44-0.16:584:40Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:316.19:575.54:01-0.34:42-0.36:594:39Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:236.210:495.54:53-0.45:37-0.47:004:39Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:126.211:395.45:44-0.46:30-0.47:014:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:596.16:33-0.47:19-0.47:024:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:285.312:466.07:20-0.28:07-0.37:034:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 6:59 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 81% 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 (81% 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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