Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 4:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:115.27:465.81:571.22:010.65:388:34Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:165.08:456.03:051.12:580.75:388:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:205.09:446.24:121.04:000.75:398:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:225.010:426.35:160.85:030.65:398:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:205.111:386.56:160.66:050.65:408:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:165.27:130.47:040.55:418:33New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:336.51:125.38:070.28:010.45:418:32New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:286.52:075.48:590.18:570.45:428:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:236.43:025.59:490.19:510.45:428:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:186.33:575.610:380.110:460.55:438:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:136.14:525.711:260.211:420.65:448:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:085.95:475.812:150.25:458:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:035.66:425.812:380.81:030.35:458:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:005.47:375.91:360.81:520.45:468:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:575.28:316.02:330.92:410.55:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:535.19:236.03:300.93:310.65:488:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:475.110:136.14:250.84:210.75:488:27Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:385.010:596.15:180.75:100.75:498:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:255.011:436.16:070.65:570.75:508:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:105.06:530.56:410.85:518:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:236.112:525.07:350.57:240.85:528:25Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:016.01:315.08:150.58:040.85:528:24Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:375.92:075.08:520.68:420.85:538:23Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:105.92:415.19:260.69:190.95:548:22Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:435.83:135.29:590.69:570.95:558:21Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:175.83:485.410:300.610:381.05:568:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:575.74:275.611:020.611:271.15:578:20Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:425.55:135.711:400.65:588:19Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:355.36:075.812:251.212:260.75:598:18Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:385.17:085.91:331.31:220.85:598:17Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:484.98:166.02:441.32:280.86:008:16Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:03 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 11% 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 (11% 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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