Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 5:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:134.75:225.612:101.011:52 AM0.87:315:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:144.85:285.61:050.911:59 AM0.86:324:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:175.06:365.61:010.71:060.66:344:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:195.37:415.71:560.52:120.56:354:56Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:175.78:405.72:500.33:150.36:364:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:116.09:355.83:430.14:160.16:374:54Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:036.310:285.74:35-0.15:14-0.16:384:53New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:526.511:195.65:26-0.16:10-0.26:394:52New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:426.56:16-0.17:04-0.26:404:51New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:115.512:316.47:050.07:57-0.16:414:50Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:035.31:226.27:550.18:490.16:434:49Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:565.12:156.08:460.39:420.36:444:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:524.93:115.79:390.510:340.46:454:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:494.84:095.510:330.611:270.56:464:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:484.85:075.311:290.76:474:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:464.86:065.212:190.512:260.86:484:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:434.97:035.21:090.51:230.76:494:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:385.17:565.11:580.42:180.66:514:43Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:285.28:475.12:450.33:120.56:524:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:155.49:345.03:300.24:040.46:534:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:585.510:194.94:140.14:530.36:544:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:385.511:014.84:560.25:400.26:554:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:165.511:414.75:360.26:250.26:564:40Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:505.56:160.27:090.26:574:40Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:194.612:235.56:540.37:510.36:584:39Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:564.512:565.57:320.38:330.46:594:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:344.41:345.58:110.39:150.47:004:39Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:144.52:175.58:540.39:590.47:014:38Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:594.53:075.49:430.310:460.47:024:38Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:514.74:035.410:400.311:360.37:034:38Third 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 8:12 pm — 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 5% 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 (5% 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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