Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 42m at 5:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:37 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:475.38:295.12:041.12:530.76:017:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:455.39:225.33:011.03:430.66:007:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:385.310:105.43:560.94:310.55:597:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:275.410:555.64:490.75:160.55:577:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:125.311:355.75:400.55:580.45:568:00Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:545.36:280.46:390.55:558:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:125.812:345.27:130.47:170.55:548:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:465.91:115.17:580.47:540.65:538:03Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:175.91:485.08:410.48:290.75:528:04Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:496.02:264.99:240.59:060.85:518:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:256.03:084.910:080.69:480.85:508:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:076.03:564.910:560.710:370.95:498:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:586.04:515.011:470.711:371.05:488:08Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:575.95:525.012:430.75:478:09Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:045.86:575.212:431.01:400.75:468:10Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:145.78:015.51:510.92:380.65:458:11Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:225.79:025.82:570.73:340.45:448:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:245.89:586.14:010.54:280.25:448:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:225.810:506.45:010.35:210.15:438:14Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:155.811:406.65:590.16:110.15:428:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:065.76:540.07:000.15:418:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:276.612:565.67:460.07:470.35:418:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:136.61:455.58:360.08:320.55:408:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:596.42:345.39:240.29:170.75:398:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:446.23:245.210:110.410:020.95:398:19Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:316.04:155.010:580.510:491.05:388:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:205.85:075.011:450.711:381.25:388:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:125.66:015.012:320.75:378:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:075.46:555.012:301.21:200.85:378:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:045.37:495.21:251.22:080.75:368:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:005.28:415.32:221.22:560.75:368:23First Quarter31Mon
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 7:55 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 92% 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 (92% 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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