Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 45m at 8:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:065.71:226.18:050.58:410.66:596:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:445.61:596.28:420.69:280.87:006:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:255.42:406.29:210.710:180.97:016:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:125.33:296.210:070.811:141.17:026:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:075.24:266.011:020.97:036:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:105.15:335.912:131.112:071.07:046:35First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:205.06:465.81:151.11:161.07:056:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:315.17:585.92:171.02:230.97:066:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:375.49:036.03:160.83:280.77:076:30Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:375.710:016.14:130.54:290.57:086:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:326.010:546.15:050.35:260.37:096:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:216.211:426.15:550.16:200.27:106:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:086.46:410.17:110.27:116:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:286.012:526.47:250.17:590.27:126:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:135.81:346.38:070.28:460.47:136:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:575.62:156.28:470.49:310.57:146:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:425.42:576.09:270.610:150.77:156:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:285.23:405.910:060.811:010.97:166:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:165.04:275.710:470.911:471.07:176:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:074.95:175.611:331.07:186:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:014.86:125.512:361.012:251.07:196:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:564.87:095.41:271.01:211.07:206:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:514.98:065.42:170.92:180.97:216:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:445.19:005.43:070.83:150.87:236:09Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:335.39:495.53:550.64:110.67:246:07Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:185.510:355.54:420.55:050.57:256:06Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:595.711:185.45:270.45:570.47:266:05New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:385.96:100.36:470.37:276:04New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:005.412:176.06:530.37:370.37:286:02New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:425.312:566.17:360.38:260.47:296:01New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:265.21:396.28:200.49:160.47:306:00Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:23 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 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 Waning Gibbous (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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