Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 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 - Feb 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:025.610:345.14:33-0.65:23-0.77:095:22Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:575.811:275.25:30-0.86:16-0.87:085:23Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:495.86:24-0.97:06-0.97:075:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:185.312:395.77:15-0.97:54-0.97:065:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:085.31:285.68:05-0.98:40-0.87:055:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:565.32:165.58:53-0.79:24-0.77:035:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:455.23:055.39:42-0.510:09-0.57:025:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:345.13:555.010:31-0.310:53-0.37:015:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:245.04:474.811:22-0.111:40-0.27:005:31Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:154.95:424.712:140.06:595:32Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:094.96:384.612:28-0.11:080.16:585:34Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:054.97:344.51:18-0.12:030.06:575:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:594.98:294.52:10-0.12:570.06:555:36Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:515.09:194.63:03-0.13:50-0.16:545:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:405.110:064.73:54-0.24:39-0.36:535:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:245.210:494.74:43-0.35:26-0.36:525:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:055.211:294.85:30-0.46:09-0.46:505:41New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:445.36:15-0.56:51-0.46:495:42New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:054.912:205.36:58-0.57:30-0.46:485:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:405.012:565.37:41-0.58:08-0.36:465:44Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:145.11:345.38:23-0.48:46-0.36:455:45Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:515.22:165.29:08-0.39:25-0.26:445:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:335.33:045.19:57-0.110:10-0.26:425:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:225.43:595.010:530.011:03-0.16:415:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:195.35:024.811:560.26:395:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:245.36:104.812:040.01:010.26:385:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:355.37:194.81:090.12:060.16:365:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:455.48:245.02:150.03:080.06:355:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 7:42 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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