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 1h 00m at 5:04 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 pm (6.0 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:285.01:435.18:170.08:400.06:335:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:045.02:214.98:560.19:110.16:325:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:395.03:004.89:350.29:420.26:305:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:145.03:414.610:170.310:160.36:295:57Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:525.04:284.411:050.410:570.46:275:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:374.95:224.311:590.511:480.46:265:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:314.96:234.21:000.66:246:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:334.97:244.312:490.52:010.56:236:01Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:385.18:234.41:540.43:010.46:216:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:405.29:174.72:580.33:580.26:206:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:355.510:065.03:590.04:510.06:186:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:275.710:545.34:56-0.25:40-0.26:176:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:165.86:50-0.57:27-0.37:157:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:395.61:045.97:43-0.68:13-0.47:137:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:255.81:525.88:34-0.78:58-0.47:127:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:125.92:415.79:26-0.69:43-0.37:107:10Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:006.03:325.410:19-0.410:30-0.17:097:11Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:515.94:275.211:15-0.111:210.17:077:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:465.75:274.912:130.17:057:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:475.56:304.712:170.41:140.37:047:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:535.37:364.61:170.52:160.57:027:15First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:015.28:404.72:190.63:170.47:017:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:065.29:394.93:210.64:150.46:597:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:045.310:335.14:190.55:080.26:577:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:555.411:215.25:140.35:560.16:567:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:415.46:050.26:400.06:547:20Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:055.412:235.46:510.17:200.06:527:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:455.41:025.47:340.17:570.16:517:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:225.51:395.38:150.18:310.26:497:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:575.52:165.18:540.29:020.36:487:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:295.42:525.09:320.39:310.46:467:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:00 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 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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