Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 42m at 9:22 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:39 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:245.24:405.811:001.011:581.16:586:45Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:165.05:315.711:451.16:596:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:124.96:275.612:501.212:361.27:006:41Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:104.87:265.61:431.21:311.27:016:40Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:074.98:245.62:361.12:291.17:026:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:015.09:185.73:281.03:251.07:036:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:515.210:075.84:180.84:190.87:046:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:365.410:515.85:040.75:110.77:056:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:175.611:325.85:480.66:000.67:066:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:545.86:280.56:480.57:076:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:105.712:295.97:070.57:350.57:086:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:475.61:046.17:440.58:210.67:096:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:265.51:406.28:210.69:080.77:106:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:075.42:216.29:000.69:580.87:116:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:535.23:086.19:440.810:531.07:126:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:465.04:036.010:370.911:521.17:136:21First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:484.95:085.811:411.07:146:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:574.86:215.712:541.112:501.17:156:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:094.97:355.71:571.01:591.07:166:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:175.18:435.82:570.83:050.87:176:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:195.49:435.93:540.64:070.67:186:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:145.810:376.04:470.35:060.47:196:13Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:056.011:256.05:360.16:000.27:206:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:516.26:230.16:520.27:216:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:115.912:356.37:060.17:400.27:236:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:555.712:166.26:480.27:260.36:245:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:395.512:576.17:270.38:110.46:255:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:225.31:376.08:050.58:550.66:265:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:075.12:185.88:430.79:390.86:275:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:534.93:015.69:220.810:240.96:285:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:434.73:495.510:050.911:120.96:295:01Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:00 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 91% 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 (91% 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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