Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:565.83:404.810:310.710:050.96:017:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:335.84:234.811:150.810:500.96:007:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:195.75:134.812:030.85:597:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:135.76:114.912:570.85:587:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:185.67:135.012:491.01:540.85:578:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:275.68:155.31:590.92:510.75:558:01Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:345.79:135.73:070.73:470.55:548:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:365.810:086.04:120.54:410.35:538:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:335.811:006.45:130.35:330.25:528:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:275.811:506.66:120.16:240.15:518:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:195.87:08-0.17:150.15:508:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:386.71:115.78:03-0.18:040.25:498:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:286.72:045.58:56-0.18:540.45:488:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:186.52:585.39:490.19:450.65:478:09Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:106.33:545.210:420.310:370.85:468:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:066.04:525.111:350.511:321.05:458:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:045.85:515.012:290.65:458:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:045.66:505.112:301.11:220.75:448:12First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:055.47:485.21:281.12:140.75:438:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:045.48:435.42:261.13:040.65:428:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:005.49:345.63:221.03:520.55:428:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:515.310:215.84:160.84:380.55:418:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:395.311:055.95:080.75:220.55:408:17Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:245.311:456.05:570.56:030.55:398:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:065.26:440.46:430.65:398:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:226.012:475.07:280.47:210.75:388:19Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:566.01:264.98:110.47:580.85:388:20Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:285.92:034.88:530.58:340.85:378:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:005.92:404.89:330.69:110.95:378:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:345.93:194.810:140.79:510.95:368:22Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:145.94:024.910:570.710:370.95:368:23Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:29 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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