Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 8:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:175.43:425.210:24-0.610:48-0.67:105:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:135.34:404.911:21-0.411:40-0.47:095:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:115.25:404.712:20-0.27:085:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:125.16:414.612:35-0.31:20-0.17:075:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:135.17:424.51:31-0.22:19-0.17:065:25Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:115.18:394.62:27-0.23:16-0.17:055:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:065.29:314.63:21-0.24:09-0.27:045:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:565.210:204.74:14-0.34:59-0.37:035:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:415.211:054.85:03-0.35:44-0.47:025:30New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:235.211:464.85:48-0.46:26-0.47:005:31New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:035.26:31-0.47:05-0.46:595:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:254.812:405.17:12-0.47:41-0.36:585:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:014.81:155.07:50-0.38:14-0.36:575:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:344.81:494.98:28-0.28:46-0.26:565:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:054.82:244.89:06-0.19:16-0.26:545:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:364.93:014.79:450.09:49-0.16:535:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:125.03:444.610:300.110:28-0.16:525:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:565.04:364.511:240.211:180.06:515:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:495.05:374.412:260.36:495:42First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:525.06:444.412:200.01:320.36:485:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:025.17:504.61:280.02:360.26:475:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:105.38:514.82:36-0.13:370.06:455:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:125.510:475.14:41-0.35:34-0.37:446:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:095.711:405.45:42-0.66:27-0.57:426:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:035.96:39-0.87:18-0.77:416:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:315.612:545.97:34-1.08:07-0.87:396:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:215.81:455.98:26-1.08:54-0.87:386:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:105.92:355.79:19-0.99:42-0.77:376:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 10:47 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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