Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 12:56 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:425.92:145.19:010.38:500.66:017:56Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:125.92:505.09:400.49:250.66:007:57Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:435.93:275.010:200.510:020.75:597:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:205.94:095.111:020.610:460.75:587:59Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:055.94:585.111:480.611:400.75:578:00First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:585.85:545.212:400.65:568:01First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:005.76:555.412:430.81:350.65:548:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:085.77:575.61:510.72:330.55:538:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:165.78:585.92:580.63:310.45:528:04Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:215.79:556.24:030.44:270.25:518:05Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:205.810:496.55:050.25:230.15:508:06Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:165.811:416.76:040.06:170.05:498:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:105.87:01-0.17:090.05:488:07Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:326.81:035.87:55-0.28:010.15:478:08Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:236.71:565.78:47-0.28:510.25:468:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:136.62:505.69:38-0.19:420.45:468:10Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:056.43:445.510:290.110:330.65:458:11Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:586.14:395.411:190.211:250.75:448:12Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:535.95:355.412:100.35:438:13Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:495.76:315.412:190.91:000.45:428:14Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:465.57:275.51:140.91:500.55:428:15Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:435.48:215.62:100.92:390.55:418:16Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:385.49:125.73:050.83:270.45:408:16Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:315.410:015.93:590.74:150.45:398:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:215.310:466.04:510.65:000.45:398:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:075.311:276.05:410.45:450.45:388:19Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:515.26:290.36:280.45:388:20New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:066.012:335.27:140.37:090.55:378:21New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:426.01:125.17:580.37:490.55:378:21New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:156.01:505.18:400.38:280.65:368:22New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:486.02:275.19:200.49:070.65:368:23Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 4:33 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 100% 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 (100% 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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