Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 46m at 5:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:38 am (5.1 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 - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:135.19:454.33:26-0.14:280.07:224:48Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:005.310:324.44:19-0.25:21-0.27:224:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:455.411:184.45:11-0.36:11-0.37:234:49Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:315.56:02-0.56:59-0.47:234:50Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:034.612:175.66:52-0.67:46-0.57:234:51Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:494.71:055.67:42-0.78:32-0.57:234:52Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:374.81:555.68:33-0.79:19-0.57:224:53Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:274.92:475.49:26-0.610:07-0.57:224:54Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:205.03:415.210:22-0.410:56-0.57:224:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:165.14:405.011:21-0.311:48-0.47:224:56Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:155.15:414.712:23-0.17:224:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:165.16:444.512:42-0.31:260.07:224:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:185.27:464.41:38-0.22:290.07:214:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:185.28:464.42:35-0.23:29-0.17:215:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:155.39:414.43:32-0.24:27-0.27:215:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:075.310:334.44:26-0.25:20-0.37:205:02New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:555.311:204.55:18-0.26:08-0.37:205:03New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:405.26:05-0.36:53-0.37:195:05New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:054.512:225.26:50-0.27:34-0.37:195:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:484.51:025.17:32-0.28:12-0.37:185:07Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:294.41:415.08:11-0.18:48-0.27:185:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:084.42:204.98:500.09:23-0.27:175:09Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:464.53:004.79:300.09:57-0.17:165:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:254.53:424.610:130.110:32-0.17:165:11First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:054.54:284.411:010.211:110.07:155:13First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:494.65:204.211:550.311:570.07:145:14First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:394.66:184.112:550.37:135:15First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:364.77:194.012:500.01:580.37:135:16Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:364.88:184.11:480.02:590.27:125:17Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:355.09:144.22:50-0.13:580.07:115:19Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:305.210:054.43:50-0.24:53-0.27:105:20Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:05 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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