Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 4:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 9:46 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:534.77:025.41:240.81:170.97:316:00Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:484.88:005.42:160.72:150.87:325:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:415.07:555.52:070.62:120.66:334:57Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:315.28:465.52:560.43:090.56:344:56Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:175.49:335.63:440.34:040.36:354:55Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:595.710:185.64:310.14:560.26:364:54Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:405.911:015.65:160.05:480.06:374:53New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:216.111:455.56:000.06:390.06:384:52New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:036.26:450.07:290.06:404:51New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:315.412:476.27:300.18:210.16:414:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:205.31:366.28:190.29:140.26:424:49Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:135.12:306.09:110.310:100.36:434:48Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:125.03:315.910:090.411:080.46:444:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:164.94:375.711:110.56:454:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:224.95:455.612:070.412:150.56:464:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:285.16:525.61:050.31:180.46:474:45First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:305.37:535.62:010.12:190.36:494:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:285.58:495.62:550.03:180.16:504:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:205.79:405.63:46-0.24:140.06:514:43Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:085.910:275.54:35-0.35:06-0.16:524:42Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:525.911:125.45:20-0.35:55-0.16:534:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:345.911:555.26:03-0.26:41-0.16:544:41Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:135.86:43-0.17:250.06:554:41Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:375.112:525.77:210.18:070.16:564:40Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:194.91:295.67:580.28:480.26:574:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:024.72:075.48:340.39:290.36:584:39Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:454.62:475.39:120.410:110.47:004:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:294.53:295.39:530.410:540.47:014:39Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:164.54:175.210:400.511:400.47:024:38Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:064.55:115.111:340.57:034:38Third Quarter30Sat
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 1:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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