Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 11m at 4:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:10 pm (6.0 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:266.01:575.28:400.58:320.86:028:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:015.92:345.29:160.59:100.86:038:13Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:355.93:095.29:500.69:470.96:048:12Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:095.83:425.310:220.610:251.06:058:11Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:455.74:185.410:540.611:081.06:068:10Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:265.64:585.511:290.76:078:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:135.45:465.712:001.112:100.76:078:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:095.26:425.81:001.21:000.86:088:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:145.17:445.92:071.21:590.86:098:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:235.08:496.13:151.23:050.86:108:03Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:295.19:526.34:201.04:130.76:118:02Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:295.310:516.55:210.75:170.66:128:01Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:265.511:476.66:190.56:180.46:138:00Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:205.77:130.27:150.36:147:58Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:416.71:135.88:040.18:100.26:157:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:336.72:056.08:530.09:040.26:167:56Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:266.62:576.19:410.09:570.26:177:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:186.43:506.110:280.110:510.46:187:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:116.14:436.111:160.211:460.66:197:51Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:065.95:386.112:040.46:207:50Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:025.66:346.012:430.812:540.66:217:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:015.47:316.01:400.91:460.76:227:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:595.38:286.02:380.92:390.86:227:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:575.39:236.13:340.93:320.86:237:44Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:515.310:146.14:280.84:240.86:247:43Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:415.411:016.15:190.65:140.86:257:41Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:285.411:446.16:060.56:020.76:267:40New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:115.56:500.56:470.76:277:38New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:246.112:515.57:300.57:290.76:287:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:016.01:285.58:080.58:090.76:297:35New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:365.92:025.58:430.68:480.86:307:33Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 7:12 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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