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 18m 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 - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:065.29:315.93:480.93:500.55:388:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:015.210:226.14:470.74:450.45:388:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:545.311:116.35:450.55:410.45:398:33Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:465.46:400.36:360.35:398:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:006.512:375.57:330.17:300.25:408:33New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:506.61:285.68:240.08:230.25:408:33New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:416.62:215.79:14-0.19:170.25:418:32Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:346.53:155.710:04-0.110:110.35:428:32Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:296.44:115.810:550.011:070.45:428:32Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:266.25:085.911:460.05:438:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:256.06:065.912:050.512:380.15:448:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:255.87:066.01:040.61:310.25:448:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:265.68:046.12:040.62:250.25:458:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:265.59:006.23:030.63:180.35:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:235.59:536.34:010.54:100.35:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:165.510:436.34:570.45:010.45:478:28Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:065.411:296.35:490.45:500.45:488:27Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:545.46:370.36:360.55:498:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:126.312:385.47:220.37:200.55:508:26Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:526.21:215.38:040.38:010.65:518:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:316.12:015.38:440.38:410.75:528:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:086.02:405.29:210.49:190.85:528:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:445.93:175.29:570.59:570.85:538:23Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:205.83:535.310:310.510:360.95:548:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:575.74:315.411:060.511:201.05:558:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:395.65:125.411:430.55:568:21Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:265.45:595.612:101.112:250.65:578:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:225.36:535.71:091.11:150.65:588:19Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:245.27:525.82:121.12:110.65:588:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:285.28:536.03:171.03:120.65:598:17Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:305.29:526.24:200.84:150.56:008:16Waning Crescent31Fri
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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