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 2h 45m 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 - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:006.612:286.57:11-0.17:33-0.16:586:44New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:506.51:176.67:59-0.18:250.06:596:42New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:406.42:066.58:460.09:160.17:006:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:296.22:556.49:320.110:070.37:016:39Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:205.93:446.310:180.310:580.57:026:38Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:125.74:366.111:050.611:500.77:036:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:075.45:305.911:550.87:046:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:035.36:265.812:430.812:460.97:056:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:015.27:245.71:360.91:400.97:066:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:595.28:205.72:290.82:340.97:076:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:545.39:145.83:210.73:280.87:086:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:455.510:045.94:110.54:200.77:096:27Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:335.610:505.94:580.45:110.57:106:25Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:165.711:325.85:420.35:590.47:116:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:555.86:250.36:450.47:126:22Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:125.812:325.87:050.37:290.47:136:21Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:495.71:045.87:420.38:120.47:146:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:245.51:355.98:190.48:550.57:156:18Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:595.42:075.98:540.59:380.67:166:16Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:375.32:446.09:300.510:240.87:176:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:205.33:286.010:120.611:150.87:196:14Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:105.24:216.011:030.77:206:12Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:105.15:245.912:120.912:040.87:216:11Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:165.16:345.81:120.91:130.87:226:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:255.37:465.82:120.72:200.77:236:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:305.58:536.03:120.53:250.57:246:07Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:315.89:546.14:090.34:270.37:256:06Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:276.110:496.25:030.05:260.07:266:04Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:196.311:416.25:56-0.16:22-0.17:276:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:086.46:45-0.27:15-0.27:286:02New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:306.112:556.57:33-0.28:06-0.27:306:01New Moon31Sat
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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