Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (6.5 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 - Aug 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:175.85:516.112:160.26:018:15Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:145.56:486.112:560.71:070.46:028:14Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:135.47:466.01:540.82:000.66:038:13Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:125.28:436.02:520.92:540.66:048:12Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:105.29:376.13:490.83:470.76:058:11Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:045.310:276.14:430.74:390.76:068:09Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:545.311:136.15:330.65:290.76:078:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:405.411:566.16:200.56:160.66:088:07New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:235.47:030.47:000.66:098:06New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:356.01:035.47:430.47:420.76:098:05New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:126.01:405.48:200.58:220.76:108:03New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:475.92:145.48:540.59:000.86:118:02Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:195.82:455.59:260.69:380.96:128:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:525.73:165.69:560.610:181.06:137:59Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:275.53:515.710:260.611:011.16:147:58Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:085.44:335.811:020.711:541.26:157:57First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:575.35:245.911:470.76:167:55First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:565.16:245.912:561.312:440.86:177:54First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:055.07:336.02:031.31:520.86:187:53First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:165.18:436.13:091.23:030.86:197:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:225.39:476.34:121.04:110.66:207:50Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:225.510:466.55:110.75:140.46:217:48Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:185.811:416.66:070.46:140.26:227:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:116.16:590.17:100.16:237:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:336.71:026.37:480.08:040.06:247:44Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:246.61:526.48:35-0.18:570.16:247:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:146.52:426.49:220.09:490.26:257:41Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:056.23:336.410:080.110:410.46:267:39Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:566.04:256.310:550.311:350.76:277:38Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:505.75:186.111:430.56:287:36Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:475.56:156.012:300.912:340.76:297:35Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:01 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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