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 2h 39m 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 - Jun 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:155.510:426.14:470.55:000.35:358:24Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:025.511:256.15:370.45:450.35:358:25Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:475.46:250.36:270.45:358:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:066.112:305.37:100.37:080.45:348:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:436.11:115.27:530.37:460.55:348:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:186.01:505.18:340.38:230.65:348:28New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:516.02:285.09:140.48:590.75:348:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:225.93:045.09:530.59:360.85:338:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:555.93:425.010:320.510:150.85:338:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:335.94:235.111:120.611:000.85:338:30Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:185.95:105.211:550.611:540.95:338:30First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:115.86:035.412:430.55:338:31First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:115.77:015.612:560.91:350.55:338:31First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:165.68:015.82:020.82:310.45:338:31First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:225.69:006.13:080.73:280.45:338:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:265.69:586.44:130.64:260.35:338:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:265.610:526.65:160.45:230.25:348:32Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:235.711:466.76:150.26:200.25:348:33Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:185.77:120.07:150.25:348:33Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:386.81:135.78:06-0.18:080.25:348:33Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:316.72:075.68:58-0.19:010.35:348:33Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:236.63:025.69:49-0.19:530.45:358:34Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:176.43:575.510:390.010:460.65:358:34Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:116.24:525.511:290.111:400.75:358:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:065.95:475.512:180.25:368:34Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:025.76:425.612:350.81:080.35:368:34Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:585.67:375.71:300.91:560.45:368:34Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:545.48:305.82:260.92:450.45:378:34Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:495.49:215.93:210.83:330.45:378:34Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:425.310:096.04:140.74:210.45:388:34Waning Crescent30Mon
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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