Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 10:26 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:066.06:460.47:120.46:576:46Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:266.012:456.27:280.38:000.46:586:44Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:085.91:256.38:100.38:500.46:596:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:535.82:096.48:530.49:410.67:006:41Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:415.62:576.49:400.510:350.77:016:39Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:345.53:526.210:320.611:330.97:026:38Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:335.34:536.111:300.87:036:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:395.26:025.912:331.012:330.97:046:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:475.27:135.91:340.91:380.97:056:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:545.38:205.92:340.82:420.87:066:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:575.69:216.03:320.63:440.67:076:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:535.810:166.04:260.44:420.57:086:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:456.011:056.05:160.25:360.37:096:27Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:326.211:506.06:040.26:270.37:106:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:156.36:480.17:150.37:116:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:345.912:576.27:290.28:000.47:126:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:165.71:366.18:080.48:440.57:136:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:575.52:146.08:450.59:260.67:146:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:395.32:535.99:210.610:070.87:156:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:225.13:325.89:570.810:500.97:166:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:065.04:145.710:350.811:340.97:186:15Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:544.95:015.611:190.97:196:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:454.85:545.512:221.012:110.97:206:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:394.86:515.41:120.91:080.97:216:11First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:344.97:505.52:040.92:080.87:226:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:275.18:465.52:550.73:070.77:236:08Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:185.49:385.63:460.64:050.67:246:07Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:055.610:275.64:350.45:020.47:256:06Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:505.911:145.75:220.35:570.37:266:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:346.111:015.65:100.25:500.26:275:03Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:186.311:485.65:570.16:430.16:295:02Full 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 1:49 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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