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 17m 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:066.21:326.08:18-0.68:39-0.36:447:26Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:546.32:235.89:10-0.59:27-0.26:427:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:436.33:165.710:04-0.410:160.06:417:28Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:356.24:115.410:58-0.211:070.26:397:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:306.05:105.211:550.16:387:30Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:305.86:125.112:030.412:540.36:367:31Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:345.67:165.01:010.61:530.46:357:32Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:395.58:185.12:020.72:510.46:337:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:425.59:175.23:020.63:470.36:317:34Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:395.510:105.43:590.54:390.26:307:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:315.610:585.64:540.45:280.16:287:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:185.611:425.75:450.26:130.16:277:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:015.66:320.16:540.16:257:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:235.712:425.57:170.17:330.26:247:39New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:015.71:215.47:590.18:090.36:227:40New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:365.71:595.38:390.28:420.46:217:41New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:085.72:355.19:180.39:140.56:207:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:385.73:125.09:560.49:440.66:187:43Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:085.73:504.910:360.510:170.76:177:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:425.74:324.911:180.610:580.76:157:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:245.65:214.812:060.76:147:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:155.66:174.91:000.76:127:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:175.57:195.012:510.81:590.76:117:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:265.58:205.22:000.82:570.66:107:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:345.69:185.53:080.63:550.56:087:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:375.810:135.94:120.44:500.36:077:51Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:355.911:056.25:130.15:430.16:067:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:296.011:546.56:12-0.16:340.06:057:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:216.07:08-0.37:24-0.16:037:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:436.61:125.98:02-0.38:130.06:027:55Full Moon30Sun
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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