Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 10:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (5.8 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 - Apr 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:255.54:034.910:520.410:390.46:457:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:045.54:484.911:380.511:250.56:447:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:515.55:424.912:300.66:427:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:495.56:434.912:230.61:290.66:407:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:565.47:485.11:310.62:290.56:397:30Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:065.58:505.32:400.53:290.46:377:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:125.69:495.63:470.34:270.26:367:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:135.810:436.04:500.15:220.06:347:33Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:085.911:346.25:49-0.26:15-0.26:337:34New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:016.06:46-0.47:06-0.36:317:35New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:246.412:536.07:40-0.57:56-0.36:307:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:146.51:455.98:33-0.58:45-0.26:287:37New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:046.52:375.89:26-0.49:34-0.16:277:38Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:556.43:315.610:18-0.210:240.26:257:39Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:486.24:275.411:110.011:170.46:247:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:435.95:255.312:050.26:227:41First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:425.76:245.212:120.61:000.36:217:42First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:425.57:245.21:080.71:550.46:197:43First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:435.48:215.32:050.72:480.46:187:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:415.49:155.53:020.73:400.36:167:45Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:355.410:065.73:570.64:290.36:157:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:255.510:525.84:490.45:150.26:147:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:115.511:345.95:390.35:590.26:127:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:545.46:260.26:400.26:117:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:145.912:345.37:100.17:190.36:097:50Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:505.91:125.27:530.17:560.46:087:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:235.91:495.18:340.28:310.56:077:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:545.82:245.19:140.39:050.66:067:53Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:245.93:005.09:540.49:400.66:047:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:575.93:395.110:340.510:190.76:037:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:00 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 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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