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 10m 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 - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:405.610:066.24:190.64:250.66:307:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:345.710:566.35:130.55:190.56:317:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:235.811:426.36:030.46:100.56:327:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:095.96:480.36:570.56:337:28New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:256.212:515.97:310.37:420.56:347:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:066.11:325.98:100.48:240.66:357:25New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:456.02:105.88:460.59:040.76:357:24Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:235.82:475.89:210.69:440.96:367:22Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:025.63:235.89:540.710:241.06:377:20Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:415.53:595.710:270.711:071.16:387:19Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:235.34:395.711:030.811:541.26:397:17First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:095.25:245.711:460.96:407:16First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:035.16:195.712:471.212:380.96:417:14First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:025.07:205.71:451.21:380.96:427:12First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:025.18:225.92:431.12:400.96:437:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:005.39:206.03:400.93:430.76:447:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:545.510:156.24:350.74:430.56:457:07Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:455.811:066.45:280.55:400.36:467:06Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:336.111:556.56:180.36:350.26:477:04Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:216.47:070.17:290.16:487:02Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:446.51:086.57:540.08:220.06:487:01Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:336.41:566.68:420.09:150.16:496:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:246.32:476.69:300.110:090.36:506:57Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:176.13:416.510:200.211:050.56:516:56Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:145.84:386.311:130.46:526:54Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:145.65:406.212:030.612:090.66:536:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:175.56:446.01:020.71:080.76:546:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:215.47:486.02:000.82:070.86:556:49Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:225.58:486.02:580.73:060.76:566:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:205.69:436.03:530.64:020.76:576:46Waning Crescent30Sat
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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