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 47m 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 - Nov 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:355.89:555.84:060.14:250.26:315:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:236.010:405.84:530.05:160.26:324:59New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:066.011:245.75:370.06:040.16:334:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:476.06:190.06:490.26:344:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:055.512:265.96:570.27:320.36:354:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:465.31:045.87:340.38:140.46:364:54Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:285.11:405.78:090.58:550.56:374:53Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:094.92:175.68:440.69:370.66:384:52Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:524.72:575.59:200.710:200.76:404:51Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:384.63:415.410:010.711:070.76:414:50First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:274.64:315.310:500.811:560.76:424:50First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:204.65:285.311:470.76:434:49First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:154.76:275.312:480.612:470.76:444:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:104.97:255.41:390.51:480.66:454:47Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:025.18:205.42:300.32:480.46:464:46Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:515.49:125.53:200.13:460.26:484:45Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:375.710:015.54:090.04:420.06:494:45Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:226.010:495.54:57-0.15:37-0.16:504:44Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:086.211:375.55:45-0.26:31-0.26:514:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:546.36:34-0.27:24-0.26:524:43Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:275.312:436.37:23-0.28:18-0.26:534:42Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:195.21:356.18:15-0.19:12-0.16:544:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:155.02:326.09:090.110:080.16:554:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:154.93:335.810:070.211:050.16:564:40Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:174.84:385.611:080.36:584:40Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:214.95:435.412:020.112:100.46:594:40Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:255.06:475.312:580.11:110.37:004:39Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:255.27:465.31:530.02:110.27:014:39Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:215.48:405.32:45-0.13:080.17:024:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:125.69:305.33:34-0.24:030.07:034:38Waning Crescent30Mon
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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