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 2h 29m at 8:02 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (6.0 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:375.18:086.02:231.12:231.06:307:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:425.19:126.03:251.13:251.06:317:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:435.210:106.14:240.94:240.96:327:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:385.411:016.15:180.75:200.86:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:275.511:476.16:070.66:110.76:347:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:125.66:510.56:580.76:357:25Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:286.112:545.77:320.57:420.76:367:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:086.01:335.78:090.58:240.86:377:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:465.82:095.78:440.69:040.96:387:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:245.62:445.79:160.79:431.16:397:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:015.43:185.79:460.810:241.26:407:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:405.23:525.710:160.911:071.36:417:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:225.14:315.710:511.011:561.46:427:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:104.95:175.611:341.16:427:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:054.86:145.612:511.412:281.16:437:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:074.77:195.61:511.41:311.16:447:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:094.88:245.82:501.32:361.06:457:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:075.09:246.03:471.13:400.96:467:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:015.310:196.24:410.94:410.66:477:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:505.711:096.35:320.65:380.46:487:02Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:376.011:576.46:200.46:330.26:497:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:236.37:070.27:270.16:506:58New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:446.41:096.57:520.18:190.16:516:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:326.31:566.68:370.29:120.26:526:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:216.02:456.69:230.310:070.46:536:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:145.83:376.510:120.511:030.76:546:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:105.54:346.311:040.76:556:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:115.25:376.012:020.912:020.96:566:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:165.16:445.91:031.01:031.06:576:47First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:225.07:515.82:031.02:051.16:576:45First Quarter30Wed
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 10:46 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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