Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 7h 04m at 10:51 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:385.38:185.32:011.22:350.75:368:23Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:345.39:095.52:571.13:220.65:358:24Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:265.29:575.73:521.04:080.65:358:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:165.210:415.84:450.84:530.65:358:25Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:035.111:225.95:370.75:360.65:348:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:475.06:260.66:190.75:348:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:006.012:294.97:130.57:000.75:348:27New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:356.01:094.87:570.57:400.85:338:27New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:096.01:484.88:410.58:210.85:338:28New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:446.02:274.89:240.69:030.85:338:29Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:236.03:094.910:070.69:480.85:338:29Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:076.03:565.010:510.610:380.85:338:30Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:576.04:475.211:380.611:340.85:338:30Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:535.95:435.312:270.65:338:30First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:545.86:425.612:360.91:190.55:338:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:585.77:435.81:410.82:130.55:338:31First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:035.68:426.12:460.83:080.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:065.59:396.33:500.74:030.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:055.410:346.54:520.54:570.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:025.411:266.65:520.45:520.45:338:33Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:555.36:480.36:440.55:348:33Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:166.612:485.37:410.27:360.55:348:33Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:056.41:395.28:310.38:250.75:348:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:536.32:295.19:190.39:130.85:348:33Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:416.13:195.110:050.410:001.05:358:33Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:295.94:105.110:500.510:481.15:358:34Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:185.75:005.111:340.611:371.25:358:34Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:085.65:505.112:170.75:368:34Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:005.46:425.212:281.21:010.75:368:34Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:545.27:335.31:221.31:460.75:378:34Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:26 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 75% 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 Gibbous (75% 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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