Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 9:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:06 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:536.61:275.68:170.08:180.35:388:34New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:436.52:185.69:060.09:080.45:388:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:326.33:095.69:520.19:570.55:398:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:216.13:595.610:370.210:460.75:398:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:105.94:495.611:210.311:360.85:408:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:005.75:395.612:050.45:418:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:525.56:315.612:271.012:500.55:418:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:465.37:235.71:201.01:360.55:428:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:425.28:165.72:141.02:240.65:438:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:375.19:075.83:090.93:130.65:438:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:315.19:565.94:030.84:030.65:448:31Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:225.110:426.04:560.74:530.65:458:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:095.111:256.05:470.55:410.55:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:535.16:340.46:280.55:468:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:056.112:345.17:190.47:140.55:478:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:436.11:135.28:020.37:580.55:488:28Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:206.11:505.38:430.38:420.55:488:28Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:586.12:295.59:230.39:270.55:498:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:386.13:105.610:030.310:140.65:508:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:236.13:565.810:450.311:060.75:518:25Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:135.94:475.911:300.35:528:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:095.75:446.012:040.812:210.45:528:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:115.56:476.11:070.91:170.55:538:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:185.47:526.12:120.92:170.55:548:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:265.38:576.23:160.93:190.55:558:21Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:305.49:586.34:190.74:210.55:568:21Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:305.510:556.45:190.55:200.45:578:20Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:265.611:486.56:150.36:160.35:588:19New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:185.77:060.27:090.35:598:18New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:376.51:085.77:550.17:590.46:008:17New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:246.41:555.88:400.18:470.56:008:16Waxing 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 12:30 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 84% 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 (84% 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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