Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 10:04 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:18 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:305.610:496.35:110.65:170.56:576:45Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:195.911:396.46:010.46:130.26:586:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:066.26:490.27:070.16:596:42New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:276.412:526.57:350.18:000.07:006:41New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:156.31:396.68:200.18:530.17:016:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:046.12:276.69:060.29:470.37:026:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:565.83:186.59:540.310:430.57:036:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:505.54:146.310:450.611:400.77:046:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:505.35:136.111:400.87:056:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:535.16:185.912:400.912:391.07:066:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:585.07:245.81:400.91:411.17:076:30First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:025.08:285.82:390.92:411.07:086:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:025.29:265.83:350.83:400.97:096:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:565.410:175.94:270.64:350.87:106:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:445.611:035.95:150.55:270.77:116:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:295.711:455.85:580.46:140.67:126:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:095.86:390.46:590.67:136:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:255.712:475.87:160.47:420.67:146:19Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:035.51:215.87:510.58:230.77:166:18Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:405.31:535.78:230.69:030.87:176:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:165.12:235.78:540.79:430.97:186:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:524.92:535.79:230.810:241.07:196:14Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:304.83:275.79:560.911:081.17:206:12Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:124.74:115.610:380.911:581.27:216:11Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:024.65:055.611:301.07:226:10Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:014.66:095.612:541.212:341.07:236:08Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:054.87:185.61:511.01:420.97:246:07Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:085.08:255.72:480.82:500.77:256:06Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:065.38:265.92:430.62:540.56:265:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:005.79:216.03:360.33:550.26:275:03Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:516.110:136.04:270.14:530.06:295:02New Moon31Tue
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 12:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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