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 48m 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 - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:125.65:475.712:100.56:028:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:045.46:385.712:401.012:550.66:038:13First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:595.37:315.71:341.01:430.76:038:12First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:565.28:255.82:281.02:320.76:048:11Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:515.19:175.93:230.93:240.76:058:10Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:445.210:066.04:160.84:150.66:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:345.210:526.05:080.65:060.66:078:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:205.311:356.15:570.55:560.56:088:06Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:025.36:430.46:430.46:098:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:146.112:415.47:270.37:290.46:108:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:526.21:195.58:080.38:130.46:118:02Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:306.21:565.78:490.38:580.56:128:01Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:096.22:355.89:280.39:450.56:138:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:516.13:186.010:090.310:340.76:147:58Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:396.04:076.110:530.411:290.86:157:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:325.85:016.111:430.56:167:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:325.76:026.112:290.912:380.66:177:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:385.57:096.11:331.01:390.66:187:53Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:465.48:166.22:370.92:420.66:187:52Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:525.59:206.33:390.83:440.66:197:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:545.610:206.44:400.64:450.56:207:49Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:515.811:146.55:360.45:420.46:217:47Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:445.96:290.26:360.36:227:46New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:046.512:336.07:180.17:270.36:237:44New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:516.51:206.08:030.18:150.46:247:43New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:366.32:056.08:460.29:010.56:257:41Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:206.22:496.09:270.39:460.66:267:40Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:046.03:325.910:070.410:300.86:277:38Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:495.84:175.810:460.611:161.06:287:37Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:365.65:025.811:260.76:297:35First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:265.45:515.712:041.112:090.86:307:34First Quarter31Sat
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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