Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 7:35 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:366.31:075.37:560.47:540.76:018:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:236.21:545.48:410.48:410.76:028:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:076.12:395.49:230.49:250.96:038:13Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:516.03:245.410:020.510:091.06:048:12Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:345.84:085.410:400.610:531.16:048:11Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:195.64:525.411:180.711:401.26:058:09Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:055.45:385.411:560.86:068:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:565.26:265.512:301.312:380.86:078:07Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:515.07:185.51:251.31:230.96:088:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:484.88:115.62:221.32:141.06:098:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:464.89:055.73:201.23:081.06:108:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:414.89:575.84:171.14:030.96:118:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:324.910:456.05:110.94:580.86:128:01Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:195.111:316.16:030.75:520.76:137:59New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:045.26:510.66:430.56:147:58New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:156.312:465.47:360.47:320.46:157:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:576.41:285.68:190.38:200.46:167:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:416.42:115.89:020.39:090.46:177:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:266.32:566.09:440.310:000.56:187:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:136.23:446.110:280.310:540.66:197:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:056.04:366.111:140.411:520.86:197:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:005.75:336.212:050.66:207:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:025.46:356.112:540.91:000.76:217:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:075.27:406.11:581.02:000.86:227:45First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:145.18:456.13:011.03:010.96:237:44Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:195.29:476.24:040.94:030.96:247:42Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:185.310:436.25:020.85:010.86:257:41Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:125.411:336.35:560.65:560.76:267:39Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:015.56:450.56:470.76:277:38Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:206.212:475.67:300.47:340.76:287:36Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:036.21:305.68:120.58:180.86:297:35Full Moon31Sat
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 11:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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