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 1h 48m 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:584.87:075.51:400.81:340.87:315:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:575.08:125.62:360.72:390.67:325:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:555.39:125.73:300.53:430.47:335:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:485.610:085.94:240.24:430.27:355:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:395.910:016.04:150.04:420.06:364:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:286.210:526.05:06-0.25:38-0.26:374:54New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:166.411:425.95:55-0.26:33-0.36:384:53New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:046.56:45-0.37:27-0.36:394:52New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:335.712:546.57:34-0.28:21-0.26:404:51Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:265.51:476.38:25-0.19:15-0.16:414:50Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:225.32:426.19:180.110:100.16:434:49Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:215.13:425.910:130.311:060.26:444:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:225.04:445.711:110.56:454:47First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:245.05:475.612:030.312:110.56:464:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:265.06:485.512:580.31:100.56:474:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:245.27:455.51:520.22:070.56:484:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:195.38:385.52:430.13:030.36:494:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:095.59:275.43:320.03:550.26:504:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:555.610:125.44:17-0.14:450.16:524:43Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:375.710:555.35:00-0.15:320.06:534:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:165.711:365.15:41-0.16:170.06:544:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:535.66:190.07:000.16:554:41Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:164.912:285.56:560.17:410.26:564:40Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:544.81:005.57:310.28:210.26:574:40Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:314.61:315.48:050.39:010.36:584:40Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:084.52:055.48:400.39:420.46:594:39Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:474.52:445.49:190.310:250.47:004:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:314.53:325.410:060.411:130.47:014:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:214.64:285.311:030.47:024:38Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:184.75:315.312:040.312:060.47:034:38Third Quarter30Thu
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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