Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 5:17 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:055.49:336.23:430.73:480.76:307:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:005.510:256.34:390.64:430.76:317:32Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:525.611:136.35:310.55:350.66:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:395.711:576.36:180.46:230.66:337:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:235.77:020.47:080.66:347:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:386.21:045.77:430.47:510.66:357:25Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:176.11:425.78:200.48:310.76:357:24Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:555.92:185.68:560.59:100.86:367:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:315.82:525.69:290.69:490.96:377:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:075.63:255.610:000.710:281.06:387:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:445.53:585.710:310.811:111.16:397:17Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:255.34:375.711:060.86:407:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:125.25:245.712:011.211:50 AM0.96:417:14Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:085.16:215.812:581.312:450.96:427:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:125.07:275.82:001.31:480.96:437:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:165.18:336.03:011.12:550.96:447:09Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:175.39:356.24:010.94:000.76:457:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:135.610:326.44:580.75:020.56:467:06Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:065.911:256.65:510.46:000.36:477:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:566.26:430.26:560.16:487:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:166.612:456.47:320.07:500.06:487:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:066.61:346.58:20-0.18:430.06:496:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:576.52:246.69:080.09:370.16:506:57Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:496.33:166.59:560.110:310.36:516:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:436.04:106.410:460.311:270.56:526:54Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:405.85:076.311:380.56:536:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:405.56:076.112:240.712:320.76:546:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:415.47:096.01:220.81:290.86:556:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:435.48:106.02:200.82:270.96:566:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:425.49:076.03:170.73:230.86:576:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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