Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 39m at 2:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:01 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:475.17:344.61:130.22:190.36:355:53Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:555.38:374.82:220.13:220.16:335:54Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:585.59:345.03:27-0.14:20-0.16:325:55Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:565.710:285.34:28-0.45:16-0.46:305:56Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:515.911:195.55:26-0.66:08-0.66:295:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:436.06:21-0.86:57-0.76:275:59New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:095.712:346.07:15-0.97:46-0.76:266:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:595.81:255.98:07-0.98:33-0.76:246:01Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:495.92:175.78:59-0.79:21-0.56:236:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:405.83:115.59:52-0.510:10-0.36:216:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:335.74:065.310:47-0.311:00-0.16:206:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:295.55:045.011:430.011:540.16:186:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:275.46:044.912:410.16:166:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:285.37:044.812:490.31:390.26:156:07First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:285.28:024.91:450.32:350.26:136:08Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:265.38:565.02:410.33:280.16:126:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:185.39:465.13:350.24:190.06:106:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:065.410:325.24:260.15:05-0.16:086:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:505.411:145.35:130.05:48-0.16:076:12Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:305.411:535.35:58-0.16:28-0.16:056:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:085.36:40-0.17:050.06:046:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:285.312:445.27:20-0.17:400.16:026:15Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:005.31:185.17:590.08:120.26:006:16Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:305.31:515.18:370.18:420.35:596:17Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:585.42:265.09:160.29:130.35:576:18Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:315.53:064.99:580.39:500.45:566:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:135.53:554.910:470.510:370.55:546:20Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:045.54:544.811:450.611:390.55:526:21Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:055.46:004.812:490.65:516:22Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:165.47:094.912:500.61:540.55:496:23Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:295.58:135.22:010.42:550.35:486:24Waning Crescent31Sat
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 4:30 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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