Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 9:20 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:035.26:33-0.57:19-0.47:095:21Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:304.512:385.27:14-0.57:58-0.47:085:23Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:054.61:145.27:55-0.58:35-0.37:075:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:394.71:515.28:36-0.49:12-0.37:065:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:174.82:345.29:20-0.39:52-0.27:055:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:004.93:225.110:09-0.210:35-0.27:045:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:505.04:184.911:070.011:27-0.17:035:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:475.15:214.712:130.17:025:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:515.16:304.612:26-0.11:210.17:005:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:005.27:394.61:30-0.12:280.16:595:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:085.38:454.72:35-0.13:32-0.16:585:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:125.59:454.83:38-0.24:32-0.36:575:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:105.610:405.04:38-0.45:28-0.56:565:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:045.711:325.15:35-0.66:20-0.66:555:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:555.76:28-0.77:09-0.76:535:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:225.212:445.77:18-0.77:55-0.76:525:39New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:105.21:315.68:06-0.68:38-0.66:515:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:565.22:175.48:52-0.59:20-0.46:495:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:425.13:035.29:39-0.310:02-0.36:485:42Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:285.13:515.010:26-0.110:44-0.16:475:44Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:155.04:424.811:150.111:270.06:455:45First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:054.95:364.612:070.26:445:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:584.96:324.512:140.11:020.36:435:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:534.97:294.51:040.21:570.26:415:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:494.98:234.51:570.22:520.26:405:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:425.09:154.62:510.13:450.06:385:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:325.110:024.73:440.04:36-0.16:375:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:175.210:454.84:35-0.15:23-0.26:355:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 12:51 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 79% 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 (79% 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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