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 5h 41m 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 - Mar 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:435.211:084.75:01-0.15:45-0.16:355:53New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:235.311:464.85:47-0.26:27-0.26:335:55New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:005.36:31-0.27:05-0.16:325:56New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:204.912:355.37:12-0.27:41-0.16:305:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:525.01:105.27:53-0.28:15-0.16:285:58Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:245.21:465.28:34-0.18:490.06:275:59Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:595.32:275.19:180.09:250.16:256:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:415.43:154.910:080.210:080.26:246:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:295.44:114.811:060.411:010.36:226:02First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:265.45:164.612:120.56:216:03First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:345.36:284.512:070.41:200.56:196:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:495.37:394.61:190.42:260.46:186:05Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:025.48:444.92:290.33:290.26:166:06Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:085.59:435.13:340.14:270.06:146:07Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:075.710:375.44:35-0.25:20-0.26:136:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:005.811:275.65:31-0.46:10-0.46:116:09Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:495.96:23-0.56:56-0.56:106:10Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:145.712:365.87:13-0.57:40-0.46:086:11Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:005.81:225.68:00-0.48:22-0.36:066:12Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:445.82:075.48:47-0.39:02-0.16:056:13Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:275.72:535.29:330.09:420.26:036:14Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:125.63:415.010:190.210:230.46:026:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:585.44:324.811:080.411:080.66:006:16Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:475.35:274.612:000.55:586:17Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:425.16:244.612:540.65:576:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:405.17:224.612:510.71:480.65:556:19Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:395.18:174.71:480.72:420.55:546:20Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:345.29:084.92:450.63:340.45:526:21Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:255.39:535.03:390.44:230.35:506:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:105.410:355.24:310.25:080.25:496:23Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:525.411:135.35:200.15:500.15:476:24New Moon31Wed
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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