Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:08 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 11:46 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:586.411:215.75:29-0.16:070.06:305:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:436.46:150.06:570.06:324:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:085.612:276.36:590.17:450.26:334:58Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:545.41:116.17:420.38:320.36:344:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:415.11:555.98:240.59:180.56:354:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:305.02:415.79:070.710:050.76:364:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:204.83:305.59:520.810:520.86:374:53Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:124.74:235.410:400.911:410.86:384:52Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:064.75:185.311:330.96:404:51Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:024.76:155.212:300.712:290.96:414:51Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:564.87:115.21:190.71:260.86:424:50Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:485.08:045.12:060.52:220.76:434:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:365.28:535.12:530.43:170.66:444:48Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:205.49:395.13:380.34:100.46:454:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:015.510:225.04:220.35:010.36:464:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:395.711:034.95:050.35:510.36:484:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:165.711:444.85:480.36:400.36:494:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:545.86:300.37:280.36:504:44New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:264.712:365.87:140.38:160.46:514:43Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:114.71:225.88:010.39:060.46:524:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:014.72:145.78:530.49:580.46:534:42Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:564.73:135.69:510.410:520.46:544:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:574.74:175.510:530.411:470.46:554:41First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:004.85:235.411:570.46:564:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:055.06:295.312:430.21:010.36:574:40First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:075.37:315.31:380.12:040.26:594:40Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:065.68:295.32:31-0.13:040.17:004:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:005.89:235.33:23-0.24:02-0.17:014:39Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:505.910:135.24:14-0.34:57-0.27:024:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:376.011:015.15:02-0.35:49-0.27:034:38Full Moon30Sun
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 3:27 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 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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