Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 3:41 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:175.911:345.65:410.16:070.27:306:00New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:575.96:230.16:520.27:315:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:155.512:355.97:020.27:360.27:335:58New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:555.31:115.87:400.28:170.37:345:57New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:325.212:435.77:160.37:580.46:354:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:085.01:155.77:500.48:370.56:364:54Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:444.91:465.78:240.59:180.66:374:53Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:214.92:235.69:010.510:000.66:384:52Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:024.93:085.69:450.510:470.66:394:51First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:514.94:015.610:380.611:390.66:414:50First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:475.05:035.611:400.66:424:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:495.16:105.512:340.512:470.56:434:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:525.37:165.61:300.31:530.46:444:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:525.68:185.72:270.12:570.26:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:495.99:165.73:23-0.13:590.06:464:46Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:436.210:115.84:17-0.24:58-0.26:474:45Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:356.411:045.85:11-0.45:54-0.46:484:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:266.511:565.76:03-0.46:49-0.46:504:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:176.46:55-0.47:42-0.46:514:43Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:495.51:086.37:46-0.38:34-0.36:524:43Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:425.42:016.18:37-0.19:25-0.26:534:42Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:375.22:555.89:290.010:170.06:544:41Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:335.13:515.610:220.211:090.16:554:41Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:305.04:495.411:170.36:564:40Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:275.05:465.312:000.112:120.46:574:40Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:245.16:435.212:510.11:080.46:584:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:195.27:385.11:410.12:030.36:594:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:125.38:315.12:300.02:570.27:004:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:005.49:195.13:17-0.13:490.17:014:38Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:465.510:065.04:03-0.14:380.07:024:38Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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