Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 7:28 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:33 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:506.011:126.35:250.35:430.36:586:44Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:396.211:596.26:140.26:360.26:596:42Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:246.37:000.17:260.27:006:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:446.11:086.37:430.28:130.37:016:39Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:285.91:506.38:240.38:590.57:026:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:125.72:316.29:030.59:430.77:036:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:565.53:126.09:410.710:270.87:046:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:425.33:555.910:190.811:131.07:056:33Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:305.14:415.711:000.97:066:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:215.05:325.612:001.111:47 AM1.07:076:30Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:164.96:285.512:501.112:391.17:086:28Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:124.97:265.51:421.11:361.07:096:27Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:075.08:225.52:341.02:340.97:106:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:595.29:155.63:250.83:310.87:116:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:485.410:045.74:130.74:260.67:126:22Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:325.610:495.75:000.55:190.57:136:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:135.811:325.75:450.46:110.47:146:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:526.06:280.47:010.37:156:18New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:135.612:316.27:100.37:500.37:176:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:555.61:116.37:530.38:400.47:186:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:405.51:556.38:370.49:310.57:196:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:285.32:446.29:250.510:240.67:206:12Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:215.23:396.110:190.611:200.77:216:11Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:205.14:415.911:180.77:226:09First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:255.05:495.812:190.812:210.87:236:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:335.16:585.71:180.71:260.77:246:07First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:395.38:055.72:170.62:300.67:256:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:415.59:065.83:130.43:310.57:266:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:385.810:005.84:060.24:300.37:276:03Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:306.010:505.84:570.15:250.27:286:02Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:176.111:375.75:450.06:170.17:306:01Full Moon31Sun
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 10:00 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 0% 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 (0% 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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