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 17m 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 - Apr 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:465.710:215.44:150.35:030.26:457:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:455.911:145.85:170.05:57-0.16:437:27Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:396.06:15-0.36:48-0.26:427:28New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:056.012:306.17:10-0.57:36-0.36:407:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:536.21:216.08:04-0.68:23-0.36:387:30New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:426.32:115.98:56-0.59:10-0.26:377:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:306.33:025.79:47-0.49:560.06:357:32Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:196.23:555.410:40-0.110:440.36:347:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:116.04:505.211:340.111:350.56:327:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:065.85:485.012:290.46:317:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:045.56:484.912:300.81:250.56:297:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:065.47:494.91:270.92:220.66:287:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:085.38:475.02:250.93:160.66:267:38Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:075.39:415.23:220.84:080.56:257:39Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:005.410:305.44:170.74:570.46:237:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:485.411:155.55:090.55:420.36:227:41Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:325.411:565.65:580.46:240.36:207:42Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:135.46:440.37:030.36:197:43Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:345.712:525.37:270.27:400.46:177:44Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:085.71:285.28:090.38:140.56:167:45Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:385.72:035.18:490.38:460.66:147:46Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:075.72:385.09:290.49:170.76:137:47Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:375.83:144.910:100.59:500.76:127:48Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:125.83:574.910:540.710:310.86:107:49Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:565.84:474.811:430.711:240.96:097:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:505.85:464.912:390.86:087:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:545.76:525.012:290.91:390.86:067:52Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:065.67:585.21:410.92:390.76:057:53Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:175.79:015.52:510.73:380.56:047:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:235.89:585.93:560.54:340.36:037:55Waning Crescent30Sat
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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