Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 22m at 3:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:52 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:075.51:295.78:06-0.88:36-0.66:355:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:555.62:185.68:55-0.69:21-0.56:345:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:435.53:075.39:45-0.410:05-0.26:325:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:325.43:585.110:35-0.110:500.06:315:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:225.34:514.811:270.111:370.26:295:57Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:145.25:474.612:210.36:275:58Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:105.16:454.612:270.31:170.36:265:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:085.07:424.61:200.42:120.36:246:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:045.18:374.62:140.43:060.26:236:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:585.19:284.73:080.33:580.16:216:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:475.210:144.84:000.24:460.06:206:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:315.310:564.94:500.05:310.06:186:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:125.311:345.05:36-0.16:12-0.16:176:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:505.36:20-0.16:510.06:156:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:095.112:255.37:02-0.27:270.06:136:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:415.212:595.27:43-0.18:010.16:126:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:115.31:355.28:240.08:340.16:106:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:445.42:145.19:070.19:080.26:096:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:235.53:005.09:540.39:490.36:076:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:105.63:534.810:490.410:410.46:056:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:055.54:574.711:530.611:460.56:046:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:105.46:074.712:590.66:026:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:255.47:184.812:580.62:050.56:016:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:405.48:245.02:090.53:070.35:596:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:475.69:245.33:150.24:060.15:576:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:475.810:195.64:160.05:00-0.15:566:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:425.911:095.85:14-0.35:51-0.35:546:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:326.011:576.06:07-0.46:38-0.45:526:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:195.96:58-0.57:22-0.35:516:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:426.01:055.77:46-0.48:05-0.25:496:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:276.01:515.68:33-0.38:460.05:486:24Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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