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 4h 15m 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:475.74:235.310:530.711:051.26:028:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:315.55:075.411:300.711:521.36:038:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:185.35:535.412:090.86:048:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:095.16:425.512:441.312:510.96:058:11First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:054.97:345.51:401.31:380.96:058:10First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:044.88:285.62:381.32:301.06:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:024.79:225.73:371.23:251.06:078:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:564.810:135.94:341.04:210.96:088:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:474.911:016.15:280.95:170.86:098:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:335.111:476.26:190.76:100.76:108:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:185.27:070.57:010.56:118:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:316.31:015.47:520.47:510.46:128:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:156.41:445.68:360.38:400.36:138:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:006.42:295.89:190.29:300.46:147:58Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:476.33:166.010:030.210:230.56:157:57Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:366.14:066.110:470.311:180.66:167:56Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:305.95:006.111:350.46:177:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:275.65:596.112:180.812:270.66:187:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:305.37:016.11:201.01:240.76:197:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:365.28:066.12:241.02:230.86:197:50Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:415.19:106.13:271.03:240.96:207:49Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:435.210:096.24:280.94:240.96:217:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:395.311:036.25:240.75:210.86:227:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:315.411:516.26:160.66:140.76:237:44New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:195.57:040.57:030.76:247:43New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:356.21:035.57:470.57:480.86:257:41New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:176.11:455.68:260.58:310.86:267:40New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:566.02:255.69:030.69:120.96:277:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:355.83:035.69:380.79:521.16:287:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:145.63:405.610:100.810:331.26:297:35Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:545.44:185.610:420.911:171.36:307:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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