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 2h 15m 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 - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:066.03:545.110:520.610:350.76:027:56Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:525.94:465.111:420.611:300.86:017:57Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:475.95:455.112:370.75:597:58First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:515.86:505.212:340.81:360.65:587:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:025.77:555.51:430.82:350.55:578:00First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:135.88:575.72:510.73:330.45:568:01Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:185.89:556.13:560.44:300.25:558:02Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:185.910:496.44:570.25:240.15:548:03Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:136.011:406.65:560.06:160.05:538:04Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:066.06:51-0.27:06-0.15:528:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:296.712:565.97:44-0.27:540.05:518:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:176.61:465.88:35-0.28:410.25:508:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:046.52:375.69:25-0.19:280.45:498:07Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:526.43:285.410:130.110:150.65:488:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:406.14:205.311:020.311:030.85:478:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:315.95:135.211:510.411:531.05:468:10Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:245.76:085.212:400.65:458:11Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:205.57:035.212:451.11:300.65:448:12Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:175.47:585.31:401.12:200.65:438:13Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:145.48:515.42:361.03:090.55:438:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:085.49:415.63:310.93:570.55:428:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:595.410:275.74:240.74:440.45:418:16Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:465.411:095.95:160.55:290.45:408:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:315.311:485.96:060.46:120.45:408:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:135.26:540.36:540.55:398:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:246.012:535.27:390.37:350.55:388:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:586.01:325.18:240.38:150.65:388:20New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:336.12:115.19:080.38:560.65:378:21Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:106.12:545.19:530.49:400.75:378:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:526.23:415.210:390.510:290.75:368:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:416.14:335.311:280.511:250.85:368:23Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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