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 2h 57m 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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:585.711:255.65:240.16:010.06:447:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:475.76:170.06:47-0.16:437:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:115.712:315.77:06-0.17:30-0.16:417:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:535.81:135.67:51-0.18:100.06:407:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:335.81:545.58:340.08:470.16:387:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:125.72:355.39:160.19:210.36:367:31Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:485.73:165.29:560.29:550.46:357:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:255.63:585.010:370.410:290.66:337:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:025.54:434.911:200.511:060.76:327:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:425.45:324.712:060.66:307:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:295.36:264.712:570.76:297:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:245.37:224.712:450.81:510.76:277:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:255.28:184.81:450.82:470.76:267:38First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:275.39:125.02:470.73:410.66:247:39Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:255.410:025.33:480.64:340.46:237:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:185.610:485.64:470.45:240.36:217:41Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:075.711:335.95:420.16:120.26:207:42Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:545.86:360.06:580.16:187:43Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:166.112:415.87:28-0.27:430.16:177:44Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:596.31:285.78:19-0.28:290.16:167:45Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:446.42:185.69:11-0.19:160.26:147:46Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:326.43:105.410:040.010:070.46:137:47Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:246.34:075.310:590.211:010.66:117:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:226.15:095.111:570.36:107:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:255.96:145.112:010.712:560.56:097:50Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:335.77:195.11:030.81:560.56:077:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:415.68:235.32:060.82:540.46:067:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:455.69:215.53:080.73:500.36:057:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:435.710:145.84:080.54:420.26:047:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:355.711:025.95:030.45:300.26:027:55Waning Crescent30Mon
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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