Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 10:51 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:555.55:335.012:080.46:447:26Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:475.36:274.912:110.612:590.56:427:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:425.27:244.91:020.71:510.56:417:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:405.28:204.91:570.72:440.56:397:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:385.29:135.12:530.63:360.46:387:30Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:325.210:035.23:490.54:260.36:367:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:215.310:485.44:430.35:140.26:357:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:075.411:295.55:340.25:590.26:337:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:495.46:240.16:430.16:317:34New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:075.712:295.47:110.07:240.16:307:35New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:435.81:085.47:570.08:050.26:287:36New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:195.91:495.48:430.08:450.26:277:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:566.02:325.39:290.19:280.36:257:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:386.13:195.310:180.210:150.46:247:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:266.04:135.311:100.311:080.56:227:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:215.95:125.212:060.46:217:41First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:245.86:175.212:090.61:050.56:207:42First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:335.77:235.31:130.62:040.46:187:43First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:435.78:275.62:190.63:030.36:177:44Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:505.79:275.83:220.44:000.26:157:45Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:505.810:236.14:230.24:550.06:147:46Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:455.911:136.35:210.05:46-0.16:127:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:365.96:15-0.16:35-0.16:117:48Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:016.412:235.87:06-0.27:210.06:107:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:456.41:095.77:54-0.28:040.16:087:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:286.31:545.68:40-0.18:450.36:077:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:106.22:395.49:240.19:260.56:067:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:516.03:245.310:070.210:050.66:057:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:335.94:105.210:500.410:460.86:037:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:175.74:595.111:340.511:310.96:027:55Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 1:26 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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