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 2h 58m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:175.711:445.35:53-0.66:34-0.56:335:54Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:045.86:44-0.77:20-0.56:315:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:295.512:515.87:34-0.88:06-0.56:305:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:165.61:405.78:25-0.78:52-0.56:285:58Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:045.72:325.69:18-0.69:40-0.36:275:59Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:565.73:275.310:13-0.410:31-0.26:256:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:515.64:255.111:11-0.111:250.06:246:01Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:515.55:284.912:120.16:226:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:555.46:334.812:240.21:140.26:216:03Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:015.37:374.81:240.22:150.26:196:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:055.38:374.92:240.23:140.16:186:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:035.410:325.14:230.15:090.07:167:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:565.511:225.25:180.05:59-0.17:147:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:435.56:09-0.16:46-0.27:137:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:075.312:275.56:56-0.27:28-0.27:117:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:495.31:075.57:40-0.28:07-0.17:107:10New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:295.31:475.48:22-0.18:430.07:087:11New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:065.32:255.39:010.09:170.17:067:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:415.33:025.19:400.19:490.27:057:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:145.33:415.010:190.210:200.37:037:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:475.34:214.810:590.310:530.47:027:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:225.25:064.711:440.511:330.47:007:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:045.25:574.612:350.66:587:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:565.26:554.612:240.51:330.66:577:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:585.27:564.61:240.62:330.66:557:19First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:055.28:554.82:300.53:330.56:547:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:095.49:515.13:350.44:300.36:527:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:085.610:435.44:370.15:240.16:507:22Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:025.811:315.75:36-0.16:15-0.16:497:23Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:536.06:32-0.47:04-0.26:477:24Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:196.012:436.07:25-0.57:52-0.36:467:25Full Moon31Fri
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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