Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 1:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 7:01 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:475.04:095.110:43-0.311:09-0.47:085:22First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:394.95:024.911:35-0.111:56-0.37:075:23First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:324.95:574.712:290.07:065:24First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:264.96:534.612:44-0.21:240.07:055:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:214.97:494.51:34-0.12:200.07:045:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:145.08:424.52:24-0.13:14-0.17:035:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:055.09:334.63:15-0.24:06-0.27:025:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:525.110:194.64:05-0.34:55-0.37:015:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:365.211:034.64:53-0.35:41-0.47:005:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:165.211:424.65:39-0.46:24-0.46:595:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:545.26:22-0.47:04-0.46:575:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:194.612:295.27:04-0.57:43-0.36:565:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:534.71:035.27:44-0.48:19-0.36:555:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:264.81:395.28:25-0.48:55-0.26:545:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:014.92:195.29:07-0.39:32-0.26:525:39Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:415.13:045.19:54-0.110:13-0.16:515:40Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:275.23:574.910:490.011:030.06:505:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:225.24:594.811:520.26:485:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:255.26:084.612:010.01:000.26:475:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:355.27:184.61:070.12:070.26:465:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:465.38:254.72:140.03:120.06:445:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:515.59:264.93:19-0.14:12-0.26:435:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:525.610:235.14:20-0.35:09-0.46:425:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:475.811:155.35:18-0.56:02-0.66:405:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:395.86:12-0.76:51-0.76:395:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:055.412:275.87:03-0.77:37-0.76:375:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:535.41:155.77:52-0.78:21-0.66:365:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:395.42:015.58:39-0.59:03-0.46:345:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 10:25 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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