Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:295.410:486.45:190.65:170.46:018:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:245.611:426.66:160.46:160.36:028:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:175.77:100.17:120.16:038:13New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:346.71:095.98:020.08:070.16:048:11New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:276.72:026.08:52-0.19:010.16:058:10Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:196.62:556.19:41-0.19:550.16:068:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:136.53:486.110:30-0.110:490.36:078:08Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:086.34:446.111:190.111:450.56:088:07First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:046.05:406.112:100.26:098:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:025.86:386.112:420.61:010.36:108:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:015.67:366.11:400.71:540.56:118:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:005.58:336.12:380.82:480.56:118:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:585.49:276.23:350.73:410.66:128:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:525.410:186.24:300.64:330.66:137:59Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:435.511:056.25:210.55:220.66:147:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:305.511:486.26:090.46:100.66:157:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:145.56:530.46:540.66:167:55Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:296.212:555.57:350.37:370.66:177:54Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:076.11:345.58:130.48:170.76:187:52Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:436.02:095.58:500.48:560.76:197:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:175.92:425.59:240.59:330.86:207:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:505.83:135.69:560.610:120.96:217:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:255.73:465.710:270.610:531.06:227:47Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:045.64:255.811:010.611:421.16:237:45Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:505.55:125.811:430.76:247:44Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:465.36:095.912:411.212:360.76:257:42Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:515.27:146.01:461.21:380.86:267:41Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:005.28:236.12:521.12:470.86:267:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:065.49:286.33:550.93:540.76:277:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:075.610:286.54:560.74:580.56:287:36Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:045.811:246.75:520.45:580.36:297:34New Moon31Mon
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 8:32 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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