Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 10:10 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:055.55:505.312:150.55:378:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:555.46:395.312:301.012:590.65:388:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:495.37:305.51:261.01:460.65:388:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:475.28:235.62:261.02:370.65:398:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:465.19:155.83:260.93:310.55:398:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:425.110:056.04:250.84:260.55:408:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:355.210:546.35:230.65:210.45:408:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:265.311:436.46:180.46:160.45:418:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:165.47:110.27:100.35:428:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:326.51:065.58:020.18:030.25:428:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:216.61:575.68:520.08:560.25:438:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:136.62:505.79:41-0.19:490.25:448:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:066.53:445.810:31-0.110:450.35:448:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:026.34:415.911:220.011:420.45:458:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:006.15:395.912:130.15:468:29Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:595.96:386.012:400.51:060.15:478:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:005.77:386.11:400.62:000.25:478:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:015.68:366.22:400.62:540.35:488:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:005.59:316.23:390.63:480.35:498:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:555.510:236.34:360.54:400.45:508:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:475.511:106.35:300.45:310.45:518:25Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:365.511:556.36:200.36:190.45:518:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:225.57:060.37:040.55:528:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:376.21:055.47:500.37:470.65:538:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:176.11:475.48:300.38:270.75:548:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:546.02:275.39:080.49:060.75:558:21Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:315.93:055.39:440.49:440.85:568:20Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:075.83:425.310:190.510:230.95:578:19Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:445.74:195.410:530.511:051.05:588:18Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:245.64:595.411:290.611:521.05:588:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:095.45:445.512:090.65:598:17First Quarter31Tue
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 1:42 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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