Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:13 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:425.27:294.612:570.81:570.76:457:26First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:415.18:264.71:530.82:520.66:437:27First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:405.19:204.82:500.83:450.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:355.210:105.03:470.64:360.46:407:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:255.310:555.24:420.55:240.36:387:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:115.411:365.35:340.36:080.36:377:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:525.46:230.16:500.26:357:32Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:145.512:315.47:100.07:300.26:347:33Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:495.61:095.47:550.08:080.36:327:34Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:235.81:485.38:400.18:460.36:317:35Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:595.92:305.29:270.19:250.46:297:36Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:406.03:175.110:150.310:090.56:287:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:266.04:105.011:090.411:010.76:267:38Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:205.95:114.912:070.66:257:39Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:235.76:184.912:030.81:090.76:237:40Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:355.67:284.91:110.92:110.76:227:41Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:495.68:345.22:190.83:120.56:207:42Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:585.69:365.53:250.64:100.36:197:43Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:595.810:315.84:270.45:040.26:177:44Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:545.911:216.05:250.15:550.06:167:45Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:435.96:190.06:42-0.16:157:46New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:086.212:305.87:10-0.17:260.06:137:47New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:516.21:155.77:58-0.18:080.16:127:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:336.21:585.58:430.08:470.36:107:49New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:136.12:425.39:270.29:250.56:097:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:536.03:275.210:100.310:020.76:087:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:345.84:135.010:540.510:410.96:067:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:165.75:034.911:390.711:241.06:057:53Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:035.55:554.812:260.86:047:54First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:555.46:494.812:141.11:170.86:037:55First Quarter30Tue
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 10:32 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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