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 5h 46m at 11:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (5.7 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 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:505.59:245.23:18-0.24:07-0.26:335:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:495.710:195.44:18-0.45:03-0.46:325:55Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:425.811:105.55:14-0.65:54-0.66:305:56Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:325.811:585.66:07-0.76:42-0.66:295:57Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:195.86:57-0.77:27-0.66:275:58Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:445.71:055.67:44-0.68:09-0.56:265:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:295.61:505.58:30-0.58:51-0.36:246:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:135.52:355.39:15-0.39:31-0.16:236:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:575.44:225.111:00-0.111:120.17:217:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:425.35:114.911:470.111:550.27:207:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:305.26:044.812:370.37:187:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:225.16:594.712:420.31:290.37:167:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:185.07:564.61:330.42:230.47:157:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:155.08:524.72:280.43:180.37:137:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:115.19:444.83:240.34:110.27:127:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:035.210:325.04:190.25:020.17:107:10Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:505.311:165.15:120.05:500.07:087:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:345.411:575.36:02-0.16:35-0.17:077:12New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:155.56:51-0.37:18-0.17:057:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:345.412:545.57:37-0.37:59-0.27:047:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:115.61:345.58:23-0.38:40-0.17:027:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:495.72:165.59:09-0.39:21-0.17:007:16Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:295.83:025.49:57-0.210:050.06:597:17Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:155.93:535.310:490.010:540.26:577:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:065.84:505.211:450.211:500.36:567:19First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:055.75:535.112:450.36:547:20First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:115.67:015.012:520.41:470.46:527:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:225.58:085.11:560.42:490.36:517:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:315.59:115.33:010.33:490.26:497:23Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:355.610:095.64:030.24:450.06:487:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:335.711:025.85:020.05:39-0.26:467:25Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:46 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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