Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 56m at 1:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:174.96:434.612:36-0.31:160.07:095:21First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:125.07:394.51:26-0.22:120.07:085:23Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:065.08:334.52:16-0.13:070.07:075:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:585.19:254.53:07-0.14:00-0.17:065:25Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:465.110:134.53:57-0.24:50-0.27:055:26Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:315.210:574.54:45-0.25:36-0.37:045:27Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:125.211:384.55:31-0.36:19-0.37:035:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:505.26:14-0.37:00-0.37:025:30Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:164.512:265.16:55-0.37:37-0.27:005:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:514.512:595.17:34-0.38:13-0.26:595:32Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:234.61:325.18:12-0.38:46-0.16:585:33Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:544.72:085.08:50-0.29:19-0.16:575:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:294.82:485.09:32-0.19:53-0.16:565:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:105.03:354.810:210.110:340.06:545:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:585.14:304.711:200.211:260.16:535:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:555.15:354.512:280.36:525:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:015.16:474.412:290.11:390.36:515:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:135.27:584.51:390.12:470.26:495:41Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:235.39:034.62:490.03:510.06:485:43Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:285.510:024.83:54-0.24:50-0.26:475:44Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:265.710:575.14:55-0.45:45-0.56:455:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:215.811:495.35:52-0.66:36-0.66:445:46New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:125.86:45-0.77:24-0.76:425:47New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:385.41:015.87:36-0.88:10-0.76:415:48Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:275.41:505.68:26-0.78:54-0.66:405:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:145.42:385.49:14-0.59:37-0.46:385:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:025.43:265.210:03-0.310:20-0.26:375:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:505.34:174.910:540.011:050.06:355:53First Quarter28Thu
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 4:02 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 41% 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 (41% 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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