Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 52m at 6:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:19 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:306.14:055.610:410.310:550.86:018:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:195.84:555.711:240.411:460.96:028:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:095.65:455.712:080.66:038:13First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:025.46:375.712:381.112:520.76:048:12First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:575.27:305.71:331.11:390.86:058:10First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:535.08:235.82:281.12:270.96:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:505.09:165.93:241.13:180.96:078:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:445.010:065.94:180.94:090.96:088:07Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:355.010:536.05:100.85:000.86:098:06Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:225.111:366.15:590.75:490.86:108:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:055.16:440.66:360.76:118:03Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:166.112:445.27:270.57:200.66:118:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:536.11:205.38:060.58:020.66:128:01Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:286.11:555.48:440.58:440.66:137:59Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:046.12:295.59:200.59:260.76:147:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:416.03:065.79:550.510:110.86:157:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:225.93:485.910:310.511:011.06:167:55Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:095.74:366.011:110.611:591.16:177:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:035.55:316.011:590.76:187:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:055.26:346.01:041.212:570.86:197:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:155.17:446.02:131.32:040.96:207:50Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:275.08:546.13:201.23:131.06:217:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:345.110:006.24:251.04:200.96:227:47Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:365.310:596.35:250.85:220.76:237:45Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:325.511:546.46:200.56:210.66:247:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:245.77:110.47:150.56:257:42New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:446.41:135.87:580.38:050.46:267:41New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:316.32:005.98:420.38:530.56:267:39Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:166.22:465.99:240.39:400.76:277:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:016.03:305.910:040.510:270.96:287:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:465.74:155.810:430.611:141.06:297:34Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:28 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 99% 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 (99% 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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