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 2h 31m 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 - Jun 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:115.77:020.07:070.15:368:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:326.71:035.77:54-0.17:570.25:358:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:216.61:545.68:44-0.18:460.45:358:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:106.42:455.59:330.09:340.55:348:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:586.23:365.410:200.210:220.75:348:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:486.04:275.411:060.311:110.95:348:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:385.85:195.411:520.45:348:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:305.66:125.412:021.012:380.55:338:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:245.57:055.412:541.01:250.55:338:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:195.47:585.51:481.02:120.55:338:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:155.38:495.72:430.93:000.55:338:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:095.29:385.83:370.83:480.55:338:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:005.210:245.94:310.74:360.55:338:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:485.211:076.05:230.55:230.55:338:31Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:335.111:476.06:130.46:090.55:338:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:165.17:000.36:530.55:338:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:246.112:575.17:460.37:370.55:338:32New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:016.11:365.28:300.38:210.55:338:32New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:386.22:175.29:130.39:050.55:338:32Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:186.23:005.39:560.39:520.55:338:33Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:036.23:475.510:410.310:440.65:348:33Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:536.14:395.611:280.311:400.75:348:33Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:496.05:355.712:180.35:348:33First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:505.86:355.912:410.71:110.35:348:33First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:555.77:376.01:440.72:070.35:358:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:015.68:396.22:480.73:050.35:358:34Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:045.59:386.43:510.64:020.35:358:34Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:055.510:336.54:520.44:590.35:368:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:015.511:266.65:500.35:540.35:368:34Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:545.66:440.16:470.35:378:34Full Moon30Mon
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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