Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 2:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 8:13 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:015.07:504.41:220.32:330.46:345:54Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:085.28:504.62:300.23:350.26:325:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:105.49:464.93:350.04:320.06:315:56Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:075.710:385.24:36-0.35:26-0.36:295:57Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:005.911:275.45:33-0.56:16-0.56:285:58New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:516.06:28-0.77:04-0.66:265:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:165.612:416.07:20-0.87:51-0.66:246:00New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:055.81:325.98:12-0.88:38-0.66:236:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:545.82:235.79:05-0.79:25-0.46:216:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:455.83:165.49:59-0.410:13-0.26:206:03Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:385.74:125.110:55-0.211:050.06:186:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:355.55:124.911:530.111:590.36:176:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:355.47:134.71:520.37:157:07First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:385.28:154.71:570.42:520.37:147:08First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:405.29:144.82:550.53:490.37:127:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:385.210:094.93:520.44:430.27:107:10Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:315.310:585.04:470.35:330.17:097:11Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:185.411:445.15:380.26:190.07:077:12Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:025.46:250.17:010.07:067:13Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:255.212:425.47:090.07:390.07:047:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:045.21:195.37:510.08:150.17:027:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:395.21:555.28:300.08:480.27:017:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:115.32:285.19:090.19:190.36:597:17Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:405.33:024.99:460.29:470.46:577:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:085.33:384.810:250.410:160.46:567:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:415.44:184.711:070.510:530.56:547:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:225.45:074.711:570.611:420.66:537:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:135.46:074.612:570.76:517:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:155.47:144.612:440.72:010.76:497:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:285.48:224.81:560.73:050.66:487:24Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:405.59:245.13:080.54:060.46:467:25Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:36 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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