Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 11:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 4:26 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:055.34:216.011:040.47:315:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:075.24:265.912:010.511:05 AM0.56:324:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:125.25:345.812:000.512:080.56:334:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:185.36:415.712:590.41:120.56:344:56Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:225.57:455.81:560.32:140.46:354:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:215.78:435.82:520.13:130.26:374:54Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:155.99:355.83:45-0.14:090.06:384:53Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:046.110:245.84:35-0.25:03-0.16:394:52New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:506.211:105.75:22-0.25:53-0.16:404:51New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:346.111:545.66:06-0.26:40-0.16:414:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:166.06:49-0.17:250.06:424:49New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:385.412:565.97:290.18:080.16:434:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:215.21:365.88:080.38:500.36:454:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:045.02:165.68:460.49:320.46:464:47Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:494.92:585.59:250.510:150.46:474:46Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:354.83:435.410:070.611:000.56:484:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:244.74:325.310:540.611:470.56:494:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:154.75:265.211:480.66:504:44First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:094.86:235.212:360.412:450.66:514:43First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:024.97:195.21:260.31:440.56:524:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:535.18:135.22:170.22:420.36:534:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:425.39:045.23:070.03:390.26:554:41Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:285.69:525.33:56-0.14:340.06:564:41Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:125.810:395.34:45-0.25:28-0.16:574:40Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:566.011:265.35:34-0.36:20-0.26:584:40Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:416.16:23-0.37:12-0.36:594:39Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:145.312:296.17:12-0.38:03-0.37:004:39Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:045.21:196.18:03-0.38:55-0.27:014:38Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:585.12:145.98:56-0.29:49-0.27:024:38Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:555.13:125.89:53-0.110:43-0.17:034:38Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 8:02 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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