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 4h 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 - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:335.610:505.64:590.35:170.57:315:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:175.711:335.55:430.26:050.47:325:58New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:585.86:240.26:510.47:335:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:145.412:365.87:030.27:350.47:345:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:545.21:125.77:390.38:160.47:355:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:325.012:455.77:130.57:570.56:364:54New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:094.91:165.67:450.68:370.66:384:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:464.71:485.58:170.79:180.76:394:52Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:244.62:235.58:510.710:010.86:404:51Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:064.53:065.59:330.710:470.86:414:50Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:534.53:585.410:240.811:390.86:424:49First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:484.54:585.411:240.76:434:48First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:484.76:045.412:320.712:300.76:444:47First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:484.97:085.51:270.51:360.56:464:47Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:465.28:095.62:200.32:400.36:474:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:415.69:055.63:130.13:420.16:484:45Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:326.09:585.74:05-0.14:41-0.16:494:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:226.210:505.64:55-0.25:38-0.26:504:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:116.411:415.55:45-0.36:34-0.36:514:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:006.46:36-0.37:28-0.36:524:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:335.312:516.37:26-0.28:22-0.26:534:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:275.11:446.18:180.09:160.06:544:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:234.92:405.99:120.210:110.16:564:41Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:214.83:405.610:070.311:050.26:574:40Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:224.74:415.411:050.56:584:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:234.75:435.212:000.312:040.66:594:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:234.86:435.112:530.31:030.67:004:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:205.07:395.11:450.22:000.57:014:38Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:135.18:315.12:340.12:550.47:024:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:025.39:195.03:200.03:480.27:034:38Waning Crescent30Wed
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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