Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 6:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:195.011:336.05:570.65:450.75:388:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:035.06:440.56:310.65:388:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:126.012:444.97:290.57:150.65:398:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:496.01:235.08:110.47:570.65:408:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:256.02:005.08:510.48:390.65:408:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:006.02:375.29:300.49:210.65:418:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:386.03:165.410:080.410:060.75:418:32Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:206.03:595.510:470.410:550.85:428:32Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:085.94:475.711:280.411:520.95:438:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:015.75:415.912:150.55:438:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:005.56:416.012:541.01:070.55:448:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:065.37:446.12:011.02:060.65:458:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:155.28:496.23:081.03:080.65:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:215.19:516.34:140.94:110.65:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:245.210:506.45:160.75:130.65:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:225.311:456.46:140.56:120.55:488:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:175.47:090.37:070.55:498:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:376.41:095.47:590.27:590.55:498:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:276.41:595.58:460.28:490.55:508:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:156.22:485.59:300.29:370.65:518:25Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:016.13:355.510:130.310:240.85:528:24Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:485.94:225.610:540.411:120.95:538:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:355.65:105.611:350.55:548:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:255.45:595.612:011.112:160.65:548:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:175.26:505.612:531.21:000.75:558:21Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:135.07:425.61:471.21:470.85:568:20Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:094.98:365.72:431.12:370.85:578:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:054.99:285.83:391.03:290.85:588:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:584.910:175.94:330.94:210.85:598:17Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:485.011:026.05:250.85:130.76:008:16Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:335.111:446.16:130.66:030.66:018:15New Moon31Fri
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 9:05 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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