Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 6:23 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:246.612:545.67:450.07:470.35:388:34Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:126.51:445.58:340.08:360.45:388:33Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:006.42:345.59:200.19:230.65:398:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:476.23:225.410:050.210:090.75:398:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:346.04:115.410:490.310:560.95:408:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:215.85:005.411:320.411:441.05:418:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:115.75:505.412:150.55:418:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:025.56:415.412:341.01:000.55:428:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:565.37:335.51:271.11:460.55:438:32Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:525.28:255.62:221.02:340.65:438:31Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:475.19:155.73:180.93:230.65:448:31Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:405.110:035.94:130.84:130.55:458:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:305.110:486.05:060.65:030.55:458:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:175.111:306.15:570.55:520.55:468:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:015.26:460.46:390.55:478:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:106.112:435.27:320.37:260.45:488:28New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:506.21:245.38:170.28:120.45:488:28New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:306.32:065.49:010.28:590.45:498:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:136.32:505.69:450.29:480.45:508:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:596.33:375.710:290.210:390.55:518:25Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:496.24:295.811:160.211:350.65:528:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:446.05:255.912:060.35:538:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:445.86:246.012:350.712:590.35:538:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:485.67:276.11:380.81:560.45:548:22First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:545.58:296.22:410.82:540.45:558:21Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:585.59:306.33:440.73:520.45:568:21Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:585.510:266.44:440.54:500.45:578:20Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:545.611:186.55:410.45:450.45:588:19Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:475.66:340.26:380.45:598:18Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:086.512:365.67:240.27:270.46:008:17Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:546.41:235.68:100.18:140.56:008:16Full Moon31Tue
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 10:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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