Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 4:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:165.512:335.37:100.07:260.25:456:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:495.51:085.27:500.17:580.35:436:27Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:195.51:425.18:280.28:290.45:426:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:475.52:175.09:070.39:000.45:406:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:195.62:565.09:480.49:360.55:396:30Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:585.63:424.910:340.510:210.65:376:31Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:465.64:374.911:280.611:200.65:356:32Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:445.65:404.912:290.65:346:33Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:535.56:475.112:290.71:310.65:326:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:055.67:515.31:400.62:320.45:316:35Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:135.78:515.62:470.43:310.25:296:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:145.99:466.03:500.14:260.05:286:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:116.110:386.24:50-0.25:19-0.25:266:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:046.111:286.45:46-0.46:10-0.35:256:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:556.16:41-0.56:59-0.35:236:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:176.512:466.07:33-0.57:47-0.25:226:41New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:066.51:385.88:25-0.48:340.05:206:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:556.42:315.69:16-0.29:230.25:196:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:476.23:255.410:080.010:130.55:176:44Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:405.94:215.311:020.211:060.75:166:45First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:365.75:195.211:550.45:156:46First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:355.56:185.212:010.812:490.55:136:47First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:355.47:155.212:570.81:430.55:126:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:345.48:105.41:530.82:340.45:106:49Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:285.49:005.52:480.73:240.35:096:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:195.59:475.73:410.54:100.35:086:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:055.511:305.85:310.45:540.26:077:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:485.56:190.26:360.26:057:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:095.812:295.47:040.27:150.36:047:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:455.81:075.37:470.27:530.46:037:55Full Moon30Wed
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 7:12 pm — 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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