Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 59m at 2:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:01 am (5.1 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 - Feb 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:435.16:174.712:21-0.31:050.07:095:21Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:505.27:244.71:21-0.22:10-0.17:085:22Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:555.38:284.72:23-0.33:13-0.27:075:24Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:575.49:284.83:23-0.44:13-0.47:065:25Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:545.510:234.94:21-0.55:10-0.57:055:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:475.611:145.05:17-0.66:02-0.67:045:27New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:375.66:09-0.76:50-0.77:035:28New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:035.012:245.66:57-0.77:36-0.77:025:29New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:505.01:095.57:44-0.68:18-0.67:015:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:355.01:535.38:28-0.58:59-0.56:595:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:194.92:375.29:12-0.39:39-0.36:585:33Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:024.93:225.09:56-0.110:18-0.26:575:34Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:474.84:104.810:420.010:59-0.16:565:35First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:344.85:014.611:310.111:430.06:555:37First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:234.75:554.512:240.26:535:38First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:174.76:514.412:310.01:200.26:525:39First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:124.87:474.41:230.02:160.26:515:40Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:064.98:414.52:170.03:120.16:495:41Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:585.09:314.63:12-0.14:05-0.16:485:42Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:465.210:174.74:05-0.24:56-0.26:475:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:315.310:594.84:57-0.45:43-0.36:455:45Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:135.411:405.05:46-0.56:28-0.46:445:46Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:555.56:34-0.67:12-0.56:435:47Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:205.212:375.67:21-0.77:55-0.56:415:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:015.31:215.68:08-0.68:37-0.46:405:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:445.42:085.58:57-0.59:22-0.46:385:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:325.53:005.39:50-0.410:10-0.26:375:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:235.53:565.110:47-0.211:03-0.16:355:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:215.44:584.911:480.06:345:53Third Quarter29Fri
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 4:30 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 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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