Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 10:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:49 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:376.05:215.512:070.45:378:33Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:365.96:205.712:230.812:580.45:388:33Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:405.77:215.91:260.81:530.45:388:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:455.68:226.12:300.82:480.45:398:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:485.59:216.33:340.73:450.35:398:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:495.510:176.54:360.54:410.35:408:33Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:465.511:106.55:350.45:370.35:408:32Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:415.56:310.26:300.45:418:32New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:016.512:325.57:240.27:210.45:428:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:506.51:235.48:140.18:100.55:428:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:376.42:125.49:010.28:570.65:438:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:236.23:005.39:450.39:430.85:448:30Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:096.03:475.310:280.410:280.95:448:30Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:555.84:355.311:100.511:151.05:458:29Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:435.75:245.311:520.65:468:29First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:325.56:135.312:041.112:340.65:478:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:255.37:045.412:561.21:190.75:478:28First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:205.27:565.51:501.22:050.75:488:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:165.08:475.62:461.12:530.75:498:26Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:115.09:365.83:431.03:430.75:508:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:035.010:235.94:380.84:340.75:518:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:525.011:086.05:320.75:250.75:528:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:385.011:506.16:230.56:140.65:528:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:225.17:110.47:030.55:538:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:316.21:045.27:570.37:500.55:548:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:136.31:465.38:410.38:380.55:558:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:566.32:305.59:250.39:260.55:568:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:426.33:175.610:090.310:170.55:578:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:316.24:075.810:550.311:120.65:588:18Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:256.15:015.911:430.35:598:17Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:225.95:596.012:110.712:340.45:598:16Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:09 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 18% 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 Waxing Crescent (18% 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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