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 2h 22m 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 - Jun 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:595.38:415.42:281.03:000.75:358:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:565.39:305.73:280.93:500.65:358:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:505.310:175.94:280.84:400.55:358:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:415.311:026.25:260.65:300.55:348:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:315.311:486.46:220.46:200.55:348:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:205.37:160.37:100.55:348:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:346.51:115.38:090.28:020.55:348:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:236.52:035.29:010.28:550.55:348:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:146.52:585.29:530.29:490.65:338:29Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:106.33:555.310:460.210:460.65:338:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:096.24:555.311:390.311:460.75:338:30Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:116.05:565.412:330.35:338:30Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:145.96:575.612:470.71:270.35:338:31Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:165.77:575.81:480.72:210.35:338:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:165.68:536.02:480.73:130.35:338:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:135.69:466.23:470.64:040.35:338:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:065.510:356.34:440.54:530.35:338:32Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:565.411:206.35:370.45:400.35:338:32Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:435.46:280.36:250.45:348:33New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:026.312:285.37:150.37:070.65:348:33New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:436.21:125.27:590.37:480.75:348:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:216.11:545.18:400.48:260.85:348:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:586.02:355.09:200.59:030.95:358:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:355.93:164.99:580.69:400.95:358:34Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:115.83:564.910:360.610:191.05:358:34Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:495.74:375.011:130.611:021.05:368:34Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:315.65:205.111:520.711:511.05:368:34First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:185.56:065.212:340.65:368:34First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:105.46:565.412:471.11:190.65:378:34First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:095.37:505.61:491.12:080.65:378:34First Quarter30Sun
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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