Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:04 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 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 - Dec 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:214.73:295.310:060.310:570.27:044:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:084.84:225.311:000.311:460.27:054:37First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:034.95:235.212:030.37:064:37First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:025.16:275.212:390.11:090.37:064:37First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:035.37:325.11:350.02:140.27:074:37Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:035.68:335.22:32-0.23:180.07:084:37Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:005.89:315.23:30-0.34:20-0.27:094:37Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:556.010:275.34:27-0.45:19-0.47:104:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:486.111:205.35:23-0.56:15-0.57:114:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:416.16:17-0.67:09-0.67:124:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:145.212:346.17:11-0.68:01-0.67:134:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:085.21:275.98:03-0.58:52-0.57:134:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:025.12:215.78:56-0.49:43-0.47:144:38Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:575.03:165.59:49-0.210:33-0.37:154:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:535.04:125.310:44-0.111:23-0.27:154:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:504.95:095.111:390.17:164:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:465.06:064.912:13-0.212:350.17:174:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:425.07:024.81:03-0.21:310.17:174:39Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:365.17:574.81:53-0.22:260.17:184:40Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:285.28:494.72:41-0.23:20-0.17:184:40Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:165.39:384.73:29-0.34:11-0.27:194:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:015.310:244.74:16-0.35:00-0.37:194:41Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:435.411:074.65:01-0.35:46-0.37:204:42New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:235.311:484.65:44-0.36:30-0.47:204:42New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:005.36:26-0.37:11-0.37:214:43New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:264.512:345.27:06-0.37:51-0.37:214:43New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:014.51:075.27:44-0.38:29-0.27:214:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:364.51:425.28:23-0.29:06-0.27:224:45Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:114.62:205.29:03-0.29:44-0.27:224:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:504.73:055.29:48-0.210:25-0.27:224:46Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:364.83:565.110:41-0.111:13-0.27:224:47First Quarter31Wed
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 6:35 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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