Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 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 - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:015.410:295.84:270.64:500.36:017:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:485.411:136.05:190.55:340.36:007:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:335.411:536.06:070.36:150.35:597:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:155.36:530.36:540.45:577:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:316.012:555.27:360.37:310.55:568:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:066.01:345.08:180.38:070.65:558:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:385.92:124.98:570.48:400.75:548:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:095.92:494.99:360.59:140.85:538:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:405.83:264.810:150.69:500.85:528:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:165.84:074.910:560.710:330.85:518:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:595.84:524.911:390.711:230.95:508:06First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:495.75:445.112:260.75:498:07First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:465.76:415.212:220.91:180.75:488:08First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:505.67:405.51:280.92:120.65:478:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:565.58:395.82:350.83:070.55:468:10Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:005.59:356.13:410.74:020.45:458:11Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:005.510:296.44:450.54:580.35:448:12Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:575.511:216.65:460.35:520.35:448:13Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:525.56:450.16:460.35:438:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:136.712:465.57:410.07:400.35:428:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:046.71:415.48:350.08:330.45:418:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:576.52:365.39:280.19:260.55:418:16Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:516.43:325.310:200.210:200.75:408:17Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:476.14:305.211:120.311:150.85:398:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:445.95:275.312:030.45:398:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:425.76:255.312:110.912:540.55:388:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:405.57:215.51:081.01:440.55:388:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:385.48:165.62:051.02:330.55:378:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:335.39:075.83:010.93:210.55:378:22Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:255.39:565.93:560.84:070.55:368:23Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:155.210:416.04:480.74:530.55:368:23Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:46 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 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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