Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 35m at 3:23 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:29 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:156.42:555.29:450.39:370.85:358:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:056.23:485.110:340.410:280.95:358:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:575.94:435.011:230.511:191.15:358:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:515.75:375.012:120.65:348:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:475.56:335.112:131.21:000.75:348:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:435.47:275.21:081.21:480.75:348:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:405.38:205.42:041.22:360.75:348:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:355.29:115.62:591.13:220.65:338:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:275.19:585.73:541.04:080.65:338:29Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:175.110:425.94:480.84:530.65:338:29Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:045.011:235.95:390.75:370.75:338:30Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:494.96:280.66:200.75:338:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:016.012:314.97:150.57:030.75:338:31Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:376.01:114.88:000.57:440.85:338:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:136.01:504.88:430.58:260.85:338:32Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:496.02:294.99:260.59:080.85:338:32Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:296.13:125.010:090.69:540.85:338:32Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:146.13:585.110:530.610:450.85:348:33Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:046.04:495.311:390.511:410.85:348:33Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:005.95:455.512:280.55:348:33Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:005.86:445.712:430.91:190.55:348:33Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:045.67:445.91:480.92:130.45:348:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:085.58:446.12:530.83:080.45:358:34Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:115.49:426.33:570.74:030.45:358:34Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:105.410:376.54:590.54:590.45:358:34Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:075.311:296.55:580.45:540.45:368:34New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:015.36:540.36:480.55:368:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:196.512:535.27:470.37:390.65:378:34New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:096.41:445.28:360.38:290.75:378:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:576.22:345.29:230.39:160.85:388:34Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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