Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 8:28 pm (5.9 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 - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:555.14:035.910:460.611:530.77:315:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:515.05:035.811:450.67:325:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:545.16:105.712:500.712:510.67:345:57Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:015.27:215.71:490.61:590.67:355:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:075.48:295.82:480.43:040.47:365:54Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:085.78:315.92:450.23:070.26:374:53Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:056.09:286.03:40-0.14:070.06:384:52Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:586.210:216.04:33-0.25:04-0.26:394:51New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:496.411:125.95:24-0.35:58-0.36:404:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:376.46:13-0.36:50-0.36:424:50New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:015.812:246.47:01-0.37:40-0.26:434:49New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:505.61:116.27:47-0.18:29-0.16:444:48Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:395.41:586.08:330.19:170.16:454:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:295.22:475.89:180.310:050.26:464:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:215.03:375.610:050.510:530.36:474:45First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:144.94:305.410:550.611:420.46:484:45First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:084.95:255.311:470.66:494:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:044.96:215.212:310.412:410.66:514:43First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:585.07:165.21:210.31:360.56:524:43First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:515.18:095.22:090.22:300.46:534:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:405.28:595.22:570.13:230.36:544:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:255.49:455.23:440.04:150.16:554:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:075.510:285.14:29-0.15:050.06:564:40Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:465.511:095.05:13-0.15:530.06:574:40Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:235.611:495.05:55-0.16:390.06:584:39Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:585.76:37-0.17:250.06:594:39Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:284.912:355.77:180.08:100.07:004:39Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:094.91:155.78:020.08:570.17:014:38Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:534.82:015.78:480.09:450.17:024:38Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:434.92:545.69:400.110:370.17:034:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 11:58 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 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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