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 48m 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:555.14:155.610:520.011:39-0.17:044:38Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:575.15:195.511:530.17:054:37Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:005.26:235.412:35-0.212:540.17:064:37Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:025.37:245.31:30-0.21:540.07:074:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:595.58:215.32:24-0.32:53-0.17:084:37Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:535.69:145.33:16-0.43:49-0.27:094:37Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:435.710:035.24:06-0.54:42-0.37:094:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:295.810:495.24:54-0.55:31-0.47:104:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:125.811:335.05:39-0.46:18-0.47:114:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:525.76:21-0.37:02-0.37:124:37New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:164.912:325.67:01-0.27:44-0.27:134:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:574.81:095.47:40-0.18:24-0.27:144:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:384.71:475.38:170.09:02-0.17:144:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:184.62:255.28:540.09:410.07:154:38Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:594.53:045.19:330.110:200.07:164:38Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:414.53:475.010:170.111:020.07:164:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:264.54:364.911:060.211:470.07:174:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:144.65:314.912:030.27:184:39First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:074.76:294.812:36-0.11:040.27:184:40First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:024.97:294.81:28-0.12:060.17:194:40Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:575.18:264.82:22-0.23:080.07:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:515.49:214.93:17-0.34:08-0.27:204:41Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:425.610:145.04:13-0.55:05-0.47:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:335.811:065.05:08-0.66:00-0.57:204:42Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:245.911:575.16:02-0.76:54-0.77:214:43Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:155.96:55-0.77:46-0.77:214:44Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:505.11:085.97:49-0.78:37-0.77:214:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:445.12:035.88:43-0.79:29-0.77:224:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:395.02:595.69:38-0.610:21-0.67:224:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:375.03:585.410:34-0.511:14-0.67:224:46Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:365.04:585.211:33-0.37:224:47Third Quarter31Wed
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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