Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 49m at 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:55 pm (5.7 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:395.56:13-0.67:02-0.67:095:21Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:094.812:235.67:02-0.77:47-0.67:085:22Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:524.91:085.67:50-0.88:32-0.67:075:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:375.01:555.58:39-0.79:17-0.67:065:24Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:255.12:465.49:31-0.610:05-0.57:055:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:165.23:415.210:26-0.410:55-0.47:045:27Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:125.24:405.011:26-0.311:49-0.37:035:28Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:125.25:434.812:28-0.17:025:29Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:165.26:494.712:46-0.21:32-0.17:015:30Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:205.27:534.61:45-0.22:35-0.17:005:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:235.38:534.72:44-0.23:35-0.26:595:33Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:215.49:494.83:42-0.34:32-0.36:575:34Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:145.410:404.94:38-0.35:24-0.46:565:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:025.511:274.95:29-0.46:13-0.56:555:36New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:485.46:17-0.46:57-0.56:545:37New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:124.912:305.47:02-0.47:38-0.46:535:39New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:554.91:115.37:45-0.38:17-0.36:515:40Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:354.91:525.28:26-0.28:53-0.26:505:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:154.82:325.09:06-0.19:29-0.16:495:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:544.83:144.99:460.010:040.06:475:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:334.83:584.710:300.110:410.06:465:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:154.84:474.511:180.211:230.16:455:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:014.85:404.412:120.36:435:47First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:544.86:384.312:120.21:110.46:425:48First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:524.87:374.31:080.22:100.36:405:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:514.98:334.52:070.13:090.26:395:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:475.19:254.63:070.04:050.06:375:51Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:405.310:134.94:05-0.24:57-0.26:365:52Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:295.610:595.15:00-0.45:47-0.36:345:53Full Moon29Tue
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 3:09 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 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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