Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:04 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:325.75:075.511:350.611:561.16:028:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:215.55:555.512:160.66:038:13Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:135.36:465.512:471.21:000.76:048:12Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:085.27:385.61:411.21:470.86:048:11Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:055.18:315.72:371.12:370.86:058:10Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:015.09:235.83:331.03:280.86:068:09Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:545.010:115.94:280.94:210.76:078:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:435.110:576.05:210.75:130.76:088:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:295.211:406.16:110.66:030.66:098:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:125.36:580.46:520.56:108:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:216.212:535.47:430.47:400.46:118:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:026.31:345.58:260.38:270.46:128:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:446.32:155.79:090.39:150.46:138:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:286.33:005.99:510.310:040.56:147:58Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:156.23:476.010:350.310:580.66:157:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:066.04:406.111:230.411:550.76:167:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:035.85:376.112:140.56:177:54First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:055.66:396.112:570.91:100.66:187:53First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:115.47:446.22:010.92:090.76:197:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:175.48:486.23:040.93:100.76:197:50Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:215.49:496.34:060.84:100.76:207:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:205.510:456.45:040.65:080.66:217:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:145.611:366.45:590.46:020.56:227:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:045.76:490.36:540.56:237:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:236.412:515.77:360.37:420.56:247:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:086.31:365.78:190.38:270.66:257:41Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:516.22:195.79:000.49:110.76:267:40Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:326.03:005.79:380.59:530.96:277:38Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:145.83:415.710:140.610:361.06:287:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:575.64:235.610:510.711:211.16:297:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:435.45:065.611:280.86:307:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:29 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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