Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 41m at 3:23 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:044.66:175.512:561.012:410.97:315:59First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:074.87:255.61:530.91:500.87:325:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:095.08:305.72:480.72:560.67:335:57Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:075.49:295.83:430.44:000.47:355:56Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:015.810:255.94:350.25:000.17:365:55Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:526.111:175.95:260.05:59-0.17:375:54Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:406.411:075.85:16-0.25:55-0.26:384:53Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:296.511:585.76:05-0.26:50-0.26:394:52Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:176.56:53-0.17:44-0.16:404:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:505.51:086.47:430.08:370.06:414:50Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:435.22:016.28:340.29:320.26:434:49Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:395.02:575.99:270.410:270.46:444:48Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:384.83:575.710:220.611:220.56:454:47Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:394.84:595.411:210.76:464:46Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:404.86:015.312:170.512:200.86:474:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:404.97:005.31:110.51:180.76:484:45Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:375.07:555.22:020.42:150.66:494:44Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:295.28:465.22:510.23:090.56:504:43Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:175.49:335.23:360.14:010.46:524:43Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:005.510:185.14:200.14:500.36:534:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:415.611:005.05:010.15:370.26:544:41New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:195.611:404.85:410.16:220.26:554:41New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:545.56:180.27:050.26:564:40New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:184.612:275.56:540.37:460.36:574:40New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:554.512:585.47:290.48:270.46:584:39Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:324.41:315.48:050.49:080.56:594:39Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:094.32:105.48:430.49:510.57:004:39Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:514.42:565.49:280.410:370.57:014:38Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:394.43:495.310:210.411:270.47:024:38First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:344.64:505.311:220.47:034:38First 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 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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