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 5h 29m 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:576.12:365.19:340.49:230.75:358:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:366.13:205.210:180.410:090.75:358:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:226.14:095.211:050.511:010.85:358:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:146.15:035.411:550.55:348:26Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:136.06:035.512:000.812:480.55:348:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:185.97:065.71:040.81:440.45:348:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:255.88:085.92:090.72:400.35:348:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:315.79:086.23:130.63:370.25:338:28Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:325.810:046.44:160.44:320.25:338:28Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:305.810:576.65:150.35:270.15:338:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:255.711:486.66:130.16:190.15:338:30New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:175.77:070.07:100.25:338:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:366.61:075.67:580.07:580.35:338:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:236.51:575.58:470.08:450.55:338:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:106.42:465.49:330.19:310.65:338:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:566.23:355.310:190.310:170.85:338:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:436.04:255.311:030.411:040.95:338:32Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:315.85:155.311:480.511:521.05:338:32First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:225.66:065.312:330.55:338:33First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:155.56:585.312:441.11:190.65:348:33First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:105.37:515.41:371.12:050.65:348:33First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:055.28:425.62:331.02:530.55:348:33Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:005.29:315.73:280.93:410.55:348:33Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:525.110:175.94:230.74:300.55:358:33Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:415.111:006.05:170.65:180.55:358:34Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:265.111:416.16:080.56:050.55:358:34Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:105.16:570.46:520.55:368:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:206.112:525.17:440.37:370.55:368:34Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:006.21:345.28:300.28:230.55:378:34Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:406.32:175.39:150.29:100.55:378:34Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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