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 3h 32m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:175.56:436.01:000.71:060.76:586:44Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:205.47:466.01:590.72:040.86:596:42Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:215.48:456.02:560.73:020.87:006:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:175.59:406.03:500.63:570.77:016:39Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:105.710:306.14:420.54:500.67:026:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:575.811:156.15:290.35:400.57:036:36Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:415.911:576.06:130.36:270.57:046:35New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:225.96:550.37:110.57:056:33New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:375.91:005.97:330.37:530.57:066:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:155.71:355.88:090.48:340.67:076:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:515.62:085.88:430.59:130.77:086:28Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:265.42:385.79:140.69:520.87:096:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:015.23:095.89:450.710:330.97:106:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:385.13:445.810:180.811:181.07:116:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:215.04:295.811:000.87:126:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:135.05:245.712:101.011:54 AM0.97:136:21First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:145.06:285.71:071.012:580.97:146:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:195.17:385.82:060.92:070.87:156:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:235.38:445.93:050.73:140.67:166:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:225.69:456.14:020.54:180.47:176:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:185.910:416.34:570.25:180.27:196:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:106.211:346.35:500.06:16-0.17:206:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:006.56:41-0.27:11-0.27:216:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:256.312:496.67:30-0.28:05-0.27:226:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:166.21:386.68:19-0.28:58-0.27:236:08Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:086.01:296.58:08-0.18:520.06:245:07Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:015.82:226.48:580.19:450.26:255:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:575.53:176.19:500.310:400.36:265:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:545.34:155.910:430.511:350.56:275:03Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:545.25:155.711:390.76:285:02Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:545.26:165.612:300.512:360.76:305:01Third Quarter31Fri
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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