Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 2:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 pm (6.1 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 - Jul 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:225.47:130.27:090.55:388:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:396.41:115.38:030.27:560.65:388:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:256.31:595.28:490.38:420.75:398:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:106.22:465.29:330.49:260.85:398:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:546.03:335.110:160.510:101.05:408:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:395.84:205.110:570.610:551.15:418:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:255.75:075.211:380.611:421.25:418:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:135.55:565.212:190.75:428:32First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:045.36:465.312:331.21:020.75:438:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:585.27:375.41:271.21:480.75:438:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:545.08:285.52:241.22:350.75:448:31First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:504.99:175.73:221.13:240.75:458:30Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:434.910:055.84:190.94:150.75:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:344.910:516.05:150.85:060.75:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:224.911:356.16:080.65:570.75:478:29Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:085.06:580.56:480.65:488:28Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:186.212:525.17:460.47:370.55:488:28Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:026.31:375.28:330.38:270.55:498:27Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:476.42:235.49:180.39:170.45:508:26Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:356.33:125.510:040.210:090.55:518:25Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:266.34:035.610:510.211:030.55:528:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:206.14:575.811:390.35:538:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:175.95:555.912:020.612:300.35:538:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:175.76:556.01:030.71:230.45:548:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:205.57:566.12:050.82:180.45:558:21Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:235.48:566.23:070.83:140.55:568:21Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:245.39:536.34:090.74:100.55:578:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:215.310:466.45:070.65:050.55:588:19Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:155.311:366.36:020.55:590.65:598:18New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:055.46:530.46:490.66:008:17New Moon30Sat
31Sun12:226.312:525.47:410.47:360.76:008:16New Moon31Sun
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 5:50 pm — 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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