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 10m 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 - Mar 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:255.36:054.812:010.012:510.16:335:55Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:335.37:124.81:030.11:550.16:315:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:405.38:164.92:060.12:560.06:305:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:435.49:155.03:070.03:55-0.16:285:58Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:405.510:085.24:05-0.24:49-0.36:265:59Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:325.610:575.35:00-0.35:39-0.46:256:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:195.611:435.45:50-0.46:25-0.46:236:01New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:035.66:37-0.47:07-0.46:226:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:265.41:455.58:22-0.38:47-0.37:207:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:075.42:265.49:04-0.29:24-0.17:197:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:465.33:075.29:45-0.110:000.07:177:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:255.33:495.110:260.110:350.17:167:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:045.24:334.911:080.211:110.27:147:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:445.15:214.811:540.311:520.37:127:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:295.16:124.612:440.47:117:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:205.07:084.612:400.41:390.57:097:10First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:175.08:064.61:350.52:360.57:087:11First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:175.09:024.72:340.43:320.47:067:12Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:155.29:544.93:340.34:270.37:047:13Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:095.410:425.14:330.15:200.17:037:15Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:585.511:275.45:28-0.16:09-0.17:017:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:455.76:22-0.36:56-0.27:007:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:115.612:315.87:13-0.47:42-0.36:587:18Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:545.81:175.88:03-0.58:27-0.36:567:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:386.02:045.88:54-0.59:12-0.26:557:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:246.12:545.69:45-0.49:59-0.16:537:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:136.13:475.510:38-0.210:500.16:517:22Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:066.04:455.311:350.011:450.36:507:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:055.85:485.112:340.26:487:24Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:095.66:535.012:440.41:350.36:477:25Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:175.57:595.11:460.52:360.36:457:26Third Quarter31Mon
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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