Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 1:28 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jan 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:024.512:145.26:40-0.37:27-0.37:224:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:414.512:495.17:19-0.28:05-0.27:234:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:194.41:245.07:56-0.28:40-0.27:234:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:544.41:585.08:33-0.19:15-0.17:234:51Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:294.42:334.99:11-0.19:49-0.17:234:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:054.53:144.89:530.010:25-0.17:234:52Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:454.64:014.710:420.111:06-0.17:224:53Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:334.74:564.611:410.211:56-0.17:224:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:284.85:594.412:470.27:224:55Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:304.97:064.412:54-0.11:550.27:224:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:355.18:124.41:57-0.23:000.07:224:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:375.39:134.63:01-0.34:03-0.27:214:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:375.510:104.74:04-0.45:02-0.47:214:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:335.711:044.95:03-0.75:57-0.77:215:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:275.811:575.06:00-0.86:49-0.87:205:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:205.96:55-1.07:39-0.97:205:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:495.11:125.87:48-1.08:28-1.07:205:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:415.22:045.78:40-0.99:16-0.97:195:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:345.22:565.49:33-0.810:04-0.87:195:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:265.23:505.210:27-0.610:52-0.67:185:07First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:205.24:454.911:22-0.311:41-0.57:175:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:165.15:424.712:19-0.27:175:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:135.06:404.512:32-0.31:16-0.17:165:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:105.07:374.51:24-0.22:130.07:155:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:055.08:324.52:17-0.23:08-0.17:155:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:585.19:244.53:09-0.24:01-0.27:145:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:475.110:124.54:00-0.24:51-0.37:135:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:325.110:574.64:48-0.35:36-0.47:125:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:145.111:384.65:34-0.46:19-0.47:125:18Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:525.16:17-0.46:58-0.47:115:19Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:174.612:275.06:58-0.47:35-0.37:105:20Full 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 4:53 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 2% 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 (2% 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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