Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 8:42 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:355.18:194.72:000.03:000.26:355:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:375.39:155.03:04-0.13:580.06:335:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:345.510:075.34:06-0.34:52-0.36:325:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:285.710:575.55:03-0.65:44-0.56:305:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:195.911:455.85:59-0.86:33-0.66:295:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:095.96:52-0.97:21-0.76:275:59Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:345.912:595.87:44-0.98:09-0.76:266:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:236.01:515.78:37-0.88:57-0.66:246:01Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:155.92:445.59:30-0.69:47-0.46:236:02Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:085.83:415.310:26-0.410:39-0.26:216:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:055.74:405.111:23-0.111:350.06:206:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:055.55:414.912:210.16:186:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:085.36:444.912:320.21:200.16:176:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:115.37:444.91:310.22:170.16:156:07Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:105.38:405.12:280.23:120.16:136:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:055.49:325.23:240.14:040.06:126:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:545.410:195.34:160.04:51-0.16:106:10Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:395.411:025.45:05-0.15:35-0.26:096:11New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:205.411:425.45:51-0.26:15-0.26:076:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:005.46:34-0.26:53-0.16:056:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:185.412:375.37:14-0.17:280.06:046:14New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:525.41:145.17:53-0.18:010.16:026:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:245.41:495.08:320.18:320.26:006:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:535.42:244.99:100.29:030.25:596:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:245.43:024.99:500.39:380.35:576:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:015.53:474.810:350.410:220.45:566:19First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:475.44:394.811:270.511:170.45:546:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:435.45:404.812:260.65:526:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:495.46:454.912:230.51:280.55:516:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:005.47:485.21:330.42:280.45:496:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:075.68:475.52:400.23:260.25:486:24Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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