Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 24m at 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 - Dec 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:164.42:215.58:590.310:060.47:044:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:034.53:125.49:490.310:560.47:054:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:574.54:115.410:480.411:490.37:064:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:574.75:165.311:530.37:074:37First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:004.96:235.312:440.21:000.37:074:37First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:035.17:285.31:390.02:050.17:084:37Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:035.48:295.32:34-0.23:08-0.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:595.79:265.33:29-0.44:09-0.37:104:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:526.010:205.34:22-0.55:07-0.47:114:37Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:436.111:125.25:14-0.56:03-0.57:124:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:336.16:05-0.56:56-0.57:134:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:035.112:226.06:55-0.47:47-0.57:134:37Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:545.01:115.87:44-0.38:36-0.47:144:38Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:454.82:015.68:32-0.19:25-0.27:154:38Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:374.72:515.49:210.010:13-0.17:154:38Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:294.63:435.210:100.211:010.07:164:38Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:234.54:375.011:020.311:480.17:174:39Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:174.55:324.911:550.47:174:39Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:114.66:284.812:360.112:500.47:184:40Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:054.77:234.71:240.01:460.37:184:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:574.88:164.62:11-0.12:410.27:194:41Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:465.09:064.62:58-0.13:350.17:194:41Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:315.19:544.53:44-0.14:270.07:204:42Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:145.210:384.44:30-0.25:17-0.17:204:42Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:545.211:204.45:14-0.26:05-0.27:214:43New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:315.25:58-0.26:50-0.27:214:43New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:004.312:085.36:40-0.27:34-0.27:214:44New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:394.312:455.37:23-0.28:18-0.27:224:45Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:184.31:265.38:06-0.29:01-0.17:224:46Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:004.42:115.38:52-0.29:46-0.17:224:46Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:464.53:025.39:43-0.210:28-0.27:224:47Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:29 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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