Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 7h 02m at 11:02 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:18 pm (5.3 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 - Mar 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:475.66:28-0.66:59-0.56:335:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:095.412:315.67:17-0.77:43-0.56:325:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:525.61:175.68:06-0.78:28-0.56:305:56Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:375.72:065.58:57-0.59:14-0.46:295:58Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:265.72:595.39:51-0.410:05-0.26:275:59Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:195.73:575.210:48-0.210:59-0.16:256:00First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:195.55:005.011:480.011:580.16:246:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:235.46:054.912:500.16:226:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:315.37:114.91:000.11:510.16:216:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:385.49:145.13:020.13:510.07:197:04Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:405.410:115.24:020.04:48-0.17:187:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:355.511:035.44:59-0.15:40-0.37:167:06Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:255.611:505.55:53-0.36:28-0.37:147:07Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:115.66:43-0.37:13-0.47:137:08Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:345.612:535.67:29-0.47:54-0.37:117:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:165.61:345.58:12-0.38:33-0.27:107:10Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:555.62:145.38:54-0.29:09-0.17:087:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:335.52:545.29:34-0.19:440.17:067:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:105.43:355.110:130.110:180.27:057:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:465.44:174.910:540.210:530.37:037:14Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:255.35:024.811:380.311:330.47:027:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:085.25:524.712:260.47:007:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:575.16:474.612:210.51:200.56:587:17Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:555.17:444.71:180.52:170.56:577:18Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:575.18:414.82:200.53:140.46:557:19Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:585.29:355.13:220.44:090.36:547:20Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:545.410:255.34:220.25:020.16:527:21Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:465.611:135.65:200.05:530.06:507:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:355.711:585.96:15-0.26:42-0.26:497:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:235.87:08-0.47:30-0.36:477:24New Moon30Sat
31Sun12:436.11:115.88:00-0.58:17-0.36:467:25New Moon31Sun
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 1:40 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 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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