Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 4:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 9:46 am (5.0 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 - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:546.24:296.011:130.111:380.56:018:15Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:506.15:266.012:040.26:028:14Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:505.86:266.112:380.712:580.36:038:13Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:535.67:286.11:390.71:530.46:048:11Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:575.58:306.22:410.72:500.56:058:10Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:595.59:296.33:420.73:470.56:068:09Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:575.510:236.44:400.54:430.56:068:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:515.611:146.45:350.45:370.56:078:07Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:415.66:270.36:270.56:088:06New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:016.412:295.67:140.37:150.56:098:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:446.31:135.67:580.37:590.66:108:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:266.21:565.68:390.38:410.76:118:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:066.12:375.59:170.49:220.86:128:01Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:465.93:175.59:540.510:020.96:137:59Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:255.83:565.510:290.610:431.06:147:58Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:065.64:365.511:040.711:281.16:157:56Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:505.45:195.511:410.76:167:55First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:385.36:065.512:171.212:230.86:177:54First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:335.16:585.61:131.21:120.86:187:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:325.07:555.72:121.22:070.86:197:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:315.08:525.83:111.13:060.86:207:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:285.19:476.04:100.94:060.76:217:48Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:225.310:396.35:060.75:040.66:227:47Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:125.511:296.45:590.56:000.46:227:45Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:005.76:490.36:550.36:237:44Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:176.612:475.97:380.17:470.16:247:42Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:056.61:346.18:250.08:390.16:257:41Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:556.62:236.29:120.09:320.26:267:39Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:456.53:146.39:590.110:260.36:277:38Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:386.34:086.310:480.211:220.56:287:36Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:356.05:046.311:400.36:297:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 1:00 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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