Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 56m at 6:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:125.39:376.03:490.83:510.96:586:44Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:075.510:306.04:430.74:480.86:596:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:585.711:176.05:330.55:410.77:006:40Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:435.86:180.46:300.67:016:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:006.012:255.97:000.47:150.67:026:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:405.91:045.97:380.47:580.67:036:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:195.71:415.88:140.58:390.77:046:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:575.52:165.88:470.79:190.97:056:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:345.32:495.79:180.89:581.07:066:31Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:125.13:225.79:480.910:401.17:076:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:534.93:585.710:201.011:251.27:086:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:374.84:415.611:011.07:096:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:294.75:335.612:161.211:52 AM1.17:106:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:274.76:365.51:121.212:531.17:116:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:284.77:425.62:091.11:591.07:126:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:285.08:455.83:051.03:040.87:136:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:235.39:425.93:590.74:060.67:156:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:145.610:346.14:510.55:050.47:166:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:026.011:246.25:400.26:010.27:176:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:486.36:280.16:560.07:186:15Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:126.212:346.57:140.07:500.07:196:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:016.01:216.68:010.08:430.07:206:12Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:505.82:096.68:480.19:370.27:216:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:435.63:016.49:370.310:330.37:226:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:395.33:576.210:300.511:300.57:236:08Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:385.14:586.011:270.77:246:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:425.06:045.712:290.712:270.87:256:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:474.97:115.61:280.71:290.97:266:04Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:515.08:145.62:260.72:300.87:276:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:505.29:125.63:210.53:290.77:296:02Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:445.410:035.64:120.44:250.67:306:01Waning 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 8:43 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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