Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 2:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 7:56 am (5.1 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:256.12:064.99:050.58:470.75:358:24Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:056.22:525.09:510.59:350.85:358:24Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:516.13:415.010:390.510:270.85:358:25Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:446.14:365.111:290.611:250.85:348:26Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:426.05:355.312:220.65:348:26First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:465.96:375.412:270.91:160.55:348:27First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:525.87:395.71:310.82:110.45:348:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:575.78:386.02:350.73:060.35:338:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:595.69:356.23:380.64:000.35:338:29Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:575.610:286.44:380.44:520.25:338:29Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:525.611:186.55:360.35:440.25:338:30Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:435.56:310.26:330.35:338:30Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:056.612:325.47:230.27:210.45:338:30Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:506.51:215.38:120.28:060.65:338:31Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:356.32:085.28:580.38:500.85:338:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:196.22:555.19:430.49:340.95:338:32Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:036.03:435.010:260.510:171.05:338:32Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:485.84:315.011:080.611:021.15:338:32Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:355.65:195.011:510.711:501.25:338:33Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:245.56:105.012:340.75:348:33Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:175.37:015.112:421.21:180.75:348:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:125.27:525.31:381.22:040.75:348:33Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:085.18:425.42:351.22:510.75:348:33Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:025.09:305.63:331.03:400.75:358:33Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:555.010:165.84:300.94:280.75:358:34Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:444.910:596.05:260.85:170.75:358:34Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:314.911:426.16:190.66:070.75:368:34New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:175.07:090.56:560.65:368:34New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:246.21:025.07:580.47:450.65:378:34New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:086.31:495.18:460.38:350.65:378:34New Moon30Sat
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 11:15 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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