Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 1:04 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (5.4 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 - Feb 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:315.510:024.73:57-0.34:51-0.47:095:22Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:275.610:574.84:55-0.55:47-0.57:085:23New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:205.611:494.95:51-0.66:38-0.77:075:24New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:115.66:43-0.77:26-0.77:065:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:384.912:595.67:32-0.68:12-0.67:055:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:264.91:465.48:19-0.58:55-0.57:035:28Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:134.92:325.39:06-0.49:37-0.47:025:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:594.93:195.19:52-0.210:18-0.37:015:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:464.84:074.910:390.011:00-0.27:005:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:344.84:584.711:290.111:44-0.16:595:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:244.85:524.512:220.26:585:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:174.86:484.412:300.01:170.26:575:35First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:114.87:444.41:200.12:130.26:555:36Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:054.98:384.42:130.03:080.16:545:37Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:575.09:294.43:060.04:010.06:535:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:455.110:154.53:58-0.14:51-0.26:525:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:295.210:574.64:48-0.35:38-0.36:505:41Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:105.311:374.75:36-0.46:22-0.36:495:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:495.46:22-0.57:04-0.36:485:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:144.812:285.47:07-0.57:44-0.36:465:44Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:515.01:075.47:51-0.58:24-0.36:455:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:305.11:495.48:36-0.49:04-0.36:435:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:125.32:365.39:25-0.39:47-0.26:425:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:585.33:275.110:19-0.110:35-0.16:415:49Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:515.44:264.911:180.111:300.16:395:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:515.35:314.712:230.26:385:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:585.26:414.612:310.21:290.36:365:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:095.37:494.61:360.22:340.26:355:53Waning Crescent28Wed
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 3:39 am — 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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