Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 20m at 12:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:17 am (5.6 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 - Mar 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:314.91:475.18:24-0.18:43-0.16:345:54Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:024.92:215.09:010.09:140.06:335:55Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:325.02:584.99:400.19:450.16:315:56Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:065.13:404.810:230.210:230.16:305:57First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:485.14:304.611:140.311:110.26:285:58First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:395.15:294.612:150.46:275:59First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:405.16:354.612:100.21:200.46:256:00First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:505.27:414.71:180.22:250.36:236:01Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:585.38:424.92:260.13:260.16:226:02Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:025.69:395.23:32-0.14:24-0.16:206:03Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:005.810:325.54:33-0.35:19-0.36:196:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:546.011:235.75:30-0.66:10-0.56:176:05Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:466.16:25-0.87:00-0.66:166:06Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:125.91:376.08:18-0.98:47-0.67:147:07Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:026.02:285.99:10-0.89:35-0.67:127:08Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:526.03:205.710:03-0.710:23-0.47:117:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:435.94:135.510:56-0.411:12-0.17:097:10Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:365.85:095.211:51-0.27:087:11Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:325.66:085.012:030.112:470.17:067:12Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:315.47:084.912:570.31:440.27:047:13Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:325.38:084.91:530.42:410.37:037:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:325.39:065.02:500.43:370.37:017:16Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:295.39:595.13:460.44:300.27:007:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:215.410:485.24:390.35:190.16:587:18Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:085.511:335.35:300.16:050.06:567:19Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:525.56:170.06:470.06:557:20New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:155.412:325.47:020.07:270.06:537:21New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:535.41:105.47:440.08:030.16:527:22New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:275.41:465.38:240.08:380.26:507:23New Moon29Mon
30Tue1:585.42:205.29:030.19:100.36:487:24Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:275.42:545.19:420.29:400.36:477:25Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:39 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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