Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 11:46 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:015.49:266.13:420.83:470.86:586:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:015.610:246.24:400.64:470.66:596:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:545.811:156.35:330.45:440.47:006:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:446.06:220.26:360.37:016:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:026.212:296.17:080.27:250.37:026:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:476.11:126.17:500.28:110.47:036:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:296.01:546.18:300.38:550.57:046:35Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:125.82:346.09:080.59:390.77:056:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:545.53:145.99:440.610:220.87:066:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:385.33:545.810:200.811:061.07:076:30Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:245.14:385.710:580.911:531.17:086:29First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:144.95:265.611:411.07:096:27First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:084.86:205.512:441.112:321.17:106:26First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:054.87:185.51:371.11:291.17:116:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:024.98:165.62:311.02:281.07:126:23First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:565.09:115.73:240.83:260.87:136:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:455.210:025.84:150.64:220.67:146:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:315.510:485.95:030.55:160.47:156:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:145.711:326.05:490.36:080.37:166:17Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:546.06:340.26:590.27:176:15Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:156.012:356.27:170.17:490.17:186:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:595.91:166.38:000.18:390.27:196:13Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:445.82:006.48:440.29:310.37:216:11Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:335.62:486.39:310.310:250.47:226:10Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:265.42:426.29:220.510:230.66:235:09Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:255.23:436.010:200.611:220.76:245:07Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:305.14:505.811:220.76:255:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:375.06:005.712:230.712:260.86:265:05Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:445.17:085.71:230.61:300.76:275:03Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:475.38:105.82:210.42:320.66:285:02Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:445.69:055.83:150.33:300.46:295:01Waning 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 2:19 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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