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 2h 59m 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 - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:444.95:505.612:251.212:091.06:596:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:414.96:495.61:201.21:061.07:006:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:404.97:515.72:171.12:081.07:016:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:385.18:525.83:141.03:100.97:026:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:325.39:476.04:080.84:110.77:036:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:225.610:396.25:010.55:090.47:046:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:095.911:276.35:500.36:040.27:056:34New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:556.26:380.26:580.17:066:32New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:156.312:406.47:250.07:500.07:076:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:026.31:266.58:110.08:430.07:086:29New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:516.22:146.68:580.19:360.17:096:27Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:436.03:056.59:460.210:310.37:106:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:385.74:006.410:380.411:280.57:116:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:375.55:006.211:330.67:126:23First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:395.36:046.012:270.612:320.77:136:22First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:455.27:105.91:270.71:330.87:146:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:495.28:155.92:260.62:340.87:156:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:505.49:145.93:230.53:330.77:166:17Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:455.610:075.94:160.44:290.67:176:16Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:365.710:556.05:060.35:220.47:186:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:225.911:395.95:520.26:110.47:196:13Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:045.96:350.16:570.37:206:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:215.812:445.97:150.27:410.47:216:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:015.61:215.87:520.38:230.57:226:09Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:405.41:555.88:270.49:030.67:236:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:185.22:285.79:000.59:430.77:256:06Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:565.13:005.69:320.610:230.87:266:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:354.93:345.610:040.711:060.97:276:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:174.84:155.610:430.811:530.97:286:03Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:054.75:035.511:320.87:296:01Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:594.76:025.512:450.912:300.87:306:00Third Quarter31Tue
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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