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 2h 17m 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 - Jan 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:274.72:385.19:10-0.19:49-0.27:224:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:124.63:234.99:540.010:30-0.27:234:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:584.64:104.810:400.111:12-0.27:234:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:454.65:014.611:300.111:56-0.17:234:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:354.65:554.512:240.17:234:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:274.66:514.412:43-0.21:200.17:234:52Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:204.77:474.41:33-0.22:170.07:224:53Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:124.98:404.42:25-0.23:14-0.17:224:54Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:015.09:304.43:18-0.34:09-0.27:224:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:485.210:174.54:10-0.45:01-0.47:224:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:335.411:024.65:01-0.55:51-0.57:224:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:175.511:464.85:52-0.76:39-0.67:224:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:025.66:41-0.87:26-0.77:214:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:304.912:485.67:30-0.88:12-0.77:215:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:165.01:365.68:20-0.88:59-0.77:215:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:055.12:275.59:12-0.79:47-0.77:205:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:575.13:215.310:07-0.610:37-0.67:205:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:535.24:195.111:05-0.411:30-0.57:195:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:525.25:214.912:06-0.37:195:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:545.26:254.812:26-0.41:08-0.27:185:07First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:585.27:294.71:24-0.42:10-0.27:185:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:005.28:294.72:22-0.43:10-0.37:175:09Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:585.39:254.83:19-0.44:08-0.47:165:10Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:515.410:174.84:14-0.55:01-0.57:165:12Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:405.411:064.95:06-0.55:51-0.67:155:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:265.411:514.95:54-0.66:37-0.67:145:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:095.36:40-0.57:19-0.67:135:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:344.812:495.27:22-0.57:58-0.57:135:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:164.81:295.18:03-0.48:36-0.47:125:18Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:564.82:085.08:43-0.39:12-0.37:115:19Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:354.72:484.99:23-0.29:47-0.37:105:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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