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 4h 28m 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 - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:155.26:590.56:500.56:028:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:246.112:545.37:410.47:360.56:028:13New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:026.21:315.48:220.48:210.56:038:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:406.22:105.69:010.49:060.56:048:11Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:206.12:505.89:400.49:540.66:058:10Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:036.03:346.010:190.410:450.76:068:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:515.94:236.111:020.411:420.96:078:08First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:455.65:196.111:510.66:088:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:465.46:206.112:441.112:470.76:098:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:535.27:286.01:501.11:500.86:108:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:035.18:366.12:561.12:550.86:118:03Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:115.19:416.24:001.03:590.86:128:01Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:135.210:406.35:000.85:000.76:138:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:095.411:336.35:560.65:580.66:147:59Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:015.66:470.46:510.56:157:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:226.312:505.77:340.37:410.56:167:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:076.31:355.88:180.38:280.66:167:55Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:516.22:195.88:580.39:120.76:177:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:336.03:015.89:370.49:560.96:187:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:165.83:435.810:140.610:401.06:197:50Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:005.64:265.710:500.711:261.16:207:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:475.35:115.711:280.86:217:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:375.15:595.612:161.212:100.96:227:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:325.06:535.61:091.312:581.06:237:45Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:304.97:495.62:041.31:521.06:247:43Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:284.98:465.73:011.22:491.06:257:42Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:235.09:405.83:561.13:460.96:267:40Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:135.110:286.04:480.94:410.86:277:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:595.311:136.15:380.75:340.66:287:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:425.511:566.26:240.66:250.56:297:35New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:225.77:070.47:140.46:307:34New Moon31Mon
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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