Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 8:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:344.62:495.69:260.210:280.27:044:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:344.63:525.410:260.211:230.27:054:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:374.74:585.311:290.37:064:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:414.86:035.212:190.112:320.27:074:37Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:435.17:055.21:130.01:350.27:084:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:425.38:045.12:07-0.12:360.07:094:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:375.58:585.12:59-0.33:34-0.17:104:37Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:285.79:495.03:49-0.34:29-0.27:114:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:155.810:374.94:37-0.35:22-0.27:114:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:595.811:224.85:23-0.36:10-0.27:124:37New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:425.76:07-0.26:56-0.27:134:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:074.712:225.66:49-0.17:39-0.17:144:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:504.61:025.47:290.18:210.07:154:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:334.51:425.38:070.19:000.17:154:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:154.42:225.28:460.29:400.17:164:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:584.33:045.19:250.310:190.27:174:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:414.33:485.010:090.310:590.27:174:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:264.34:364.810:570.311:420.17:184:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:144.45:284.711:520.47:184:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:044.56:244.612:270.112:510.47:194:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:564.77:214.51:140.11:530.37:194:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:484.98:174.42:030.02:550.37:204:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:385.19:114.42:550.03:550.17:204:42Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:285.310:034.43:49-0.14:530.07:214:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:185.510:534.44:43-0.25:49-0.17:214:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:075.611:434.55:38-0.26:42-0.27:214:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:585.66:33-0.37:34-0.37:224:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:354.512:515.67:27-0.48:25-0.47:224:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:274.61:465.68:21-0.49:16-0.47:224:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:224.62:425.59:17-0.410:07-0.47:224:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:194.73:405.310:14-0.37:224:48Third Quarter31Tue
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 10:47 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 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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