Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 07m at 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 - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:205.02:325.99:100.610:210.86:314:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:144.93:295.810:060.711:190.86:324:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:174.84:355.711:120.86:344:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:264.95:485.612:190.812:210.86:354:56First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:355.06:595.71:190.61:290.66:364:54First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:405.38:035.82:170.42:330.46:374:53Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:395.69:025.93:130.13:340.26:384:52Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:335.99:555.94:06-0.14:320.06:394:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:236.110:455.94:56-0.25:27-0.26:404:50Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:106.311:335.75:43-0.36:19-0.26:424:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:556.36:29-0.27:08-0.16:434:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:195.512:396.27:13-0.17:560.06:444:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:065.31:236.07:550.18:420.16:454:47Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:535.12:075.88:370.39:280.36:464:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:414.92:535.69:190.510:150.56:474:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:314.83:415.410:040.611:020.56:484:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:244.74:345.310:520.711:510.56:494:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:184.65:295.211:450.76:514:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:134.76:255.112:400.512:400.76:524:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:074.87:215.11:290.41:370.66:534:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:584.98:135.12:170.32:320.56:544:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:455.19:025.13:040.23:270.36:554:41Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:295.39:475.13:500.14:200.26:564:40Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:105.510:305.04:350.05:110.16:574:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:485.611:124.95:180.06:000.06:584:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:265.711:534.96:000.06:490.06:594:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:045.86:430.07:370.07:004:39New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:354.812:465.87:270.18:250.17:014:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:214.71:325.88:140.19:160.27:024:38Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:114.72:255.79:060.210:080.27:034:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:42 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 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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