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 15m 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:316.01:595.38:430.48:430.66:018:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:046.02:325.49:190.49:220.76:028:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:375.93:055.59:540.410:020.86:038:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:135.93:415.610:290.510:450.96:048:11Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:545.84:235.811:060.511:361.06:058:10Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:435.75:135.911:490.56:068:09Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:405.66:116.012:361.112:410.66:078:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:455.47:166.01:421.11:430.66:088:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:555.48:236.22:491.02:490.66:098:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:025.49:286.33:540.93:550.56:108:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:055.610:296.54:560.64:580.46:118:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:045.711:266.75:540.45:580.36:128:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:595.96:490.16:550.16:138:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:196.712:526.07:400.07:490.16:147:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:116.71:436.18:29-0.18:410.16:147:57New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:016.62:346.19:17-0.19:320.26:157:56Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:516.43:246.110:030.010:230.46:167:55Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:426.24:146.110:480.211:140.66:177:53Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:335.95:056.011:340.46:187:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:265.75:585.912:060.812:210.56:197:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:215.56:525.912:590.91:100.76:207:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:185.37:485.91:541.02:000.86:217:48First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:155.38:425.92:480.92:520.86:227:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:105.39:346.03:420.83:440.76:237:45Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:025.410:236.14:340.74:350.76:247:43Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:505.411:086.15:230.65:240.66:257:42Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:355.511:506.16:090.46:120.56:267:40Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:165.56:530.46:570.56:277:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:286.112:535.67:330.47:400.56:287:37Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:046.11:275.68:120.48:220.66:297:36Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:396.02:005.78:490.49:040.66:297:34Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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