Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 10:01 pm (6.3 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 - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:325.18:015.92:131.12:111.06:307:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:325.19:005.93:111.13:071.06:317:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:295.19:546.04:061.04:031.06:327:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:215.310:436.04:580.84:550.96:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:095.411:276.05:450.75:440.86:347:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:535.56:280.66:300.86:357:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:086.012:325.57:080.67:140.86:367:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:455.91:095.67:450.67:540.86:367:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:205.81:415.68:180.78:340.96:377:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:535.72:115.68:490.79:121.06:387:19Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:255.52:395.79:170.89:511.16:397:17Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:585.43:105.89:440.810:321.36:407:15Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:365.23:485.910:170.911:211.46:417:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:215.14:365.911:001.06:427:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:184.95:345.812:211.511:55 AM1.16:437:10Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:264.86:455.81:271.51:051.16:447:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:394.98:005.92:331.42:201.16:457:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:485.19:106.13:361.23:310.96:467:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:505.410:126.34:350.94:370.66:477:04Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:465.811:086.55:290.65:370.46:487:02Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:386.111:596.56:210.36:340.26:497:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:276.47:090.17:290.06:496:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:496.51:156.57:560.08:210.16:506:57New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:386.32:036.68:410.19:130.26:516:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:276.12:516.59:260.210:050.46:526:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:175.83:416.410:110.510:570.76:536:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:105.54:336.210:590.711:510.96:546:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:055.25:296.011:490.96:556:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:045.06:285.812:471.112:431.16:566:48First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:045.07:295.71:431.11:401.26:576:46First 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 1:47 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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