Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 11:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:03 pm (5.5 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:395.28:174.91:560.72:440.56:457:26Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:365.29:125.02:510.63:360.46:437:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:315.310:035.23:460.54:270.36:427:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:215.410:495.34:390.45:150.26:407:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:075.411:315.45:300.26:000.16:387:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:495.46:180.16:430.16:377:31New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:105.512:295.47:040.07:230.16:357:32New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:455.61:065.47:490.08:010.26:347:33New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:185.71:435.38:320.08:390.26:327:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:505.82:215.39:150.19:160.36:317:35Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:265.93:025.210:000.29:560.46:297:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:075.93:505.210:490.310:420.56:287:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:555.94:455.111:420.511:380.66:267:38First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:525.85:485.112:410.56:257:39First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:595.76:555.212:430.71:420.56:237:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:115.68:025.31:500.72:430.56:227:41First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:225.79:055.62:570.53:430.36:207:42Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:275.810:045.94:000.34:390.16:197:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:265.910:576.15:010.15:33-0.16:177:44Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:206.011:476.35:58-0.16:24-0.26:167:45Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:106.06:51-0.37:12-0.26:157:46Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:346.412:585.97:42-0.37:57-0.16:137:47Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:206.41:455.88:30-0.28:410.16:127:48Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:046.32:315.69:17-0.19:230.36:107:49Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:476.23:185.410:020.110:050.56:097:50Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:316.04:065.310:480.310:470.76:087:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:175.84:565.111:340.411:320.96:067:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:055.65:495.012:210.66:057:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:585.56:435.012:221.01:110.66:047:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:545.47:395.11:151.02:010.66:037:55Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:21 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 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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