Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 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 - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:574.62:104.98:42-0.19:10-0.27:095:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:354.62:504.89:220.09:43-0.17:085:23Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:124.63:314.610:030.110:17-0.17:075:24Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:514.64:164.410:490.210:540.07:065:25First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:334.65:074.211:420.311:390.17:055:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:224.76:044.112:400.47:035:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:184.77:054.012:310.11:420.47:025:29First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:194.88:044.11:300.12:430.37:015:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:194.99:004.22:330.13:420.17:005:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:165.19:514.43:34-0.14:37-0.16:595:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:095.410:404.74:32-0.35:29-0.36:585:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:585.611:275.05:27-0.66:17-0.56:575:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:465.76:20-0.87:03-0.66:555:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:135.212:345.77:11-0.97:48-0.76:545:37Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:595.41:225.68:02-0.98:33-0.66:535:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:475.52:115.48:54-0.79:19-0.56:525:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:375.53:045.29:48-0.510:07-0.46:505:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:295.53:594.910:46-0.310:58-0.26:495:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:265.45:004.611:460.011:540.06:485:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:285.26:044.412:490.26:465:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:345.17:104.312:530.21:510.36:455:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:405.18:134.41:550.32:520.26:435:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:425.19:114.52:550.23:500.16:425:47Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:375.210:034.73:520.14:420.06:415:48Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:265.210:504.84:450.05:29-0.16:395:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:105.311:334.95:34-0.16:12-0.26:385:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:515.26:19-0.26:51-0.26:365:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:135.012:295.27:00-0.17:27-0.16:355:53New Moon28Sat
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 4:43 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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