Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 4:16 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:23 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 - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:515.46:340.66:340.56:317:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:056.312:325.67:190.47:220.46:327:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:476.31:125.88:010.38:100.46:337:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:296.31:536.08:430.38:590.46:347:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:126.32:366.29:240.39:490.56:357:25Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:596.13:236.210:070.410:420.76:367:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:495.94:146.310:530.511:400.96:377:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:455.65:116.211:450.76:377:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:485.46:146.112:421.012:420.96:387:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:555.27:236.01:461.11:451.06:397:17Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:035.18:316.02:501.12:491.06:407:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:085.29:356.13:520.93:520.96:417:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:085.410:326.24:500.84:510.86:427:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:025.611:236.25:430.65:460.76:437:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:505.76:320.46:380.66:447:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:096.212:365.87:160.47:250.66:457:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:526.11:185.97:580.48:100.76:467:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:326.01:585.98:360.58:520.86:477:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:125.82:375.89:110.69:340.96:487:02Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:525.63:155.89:450.710:151.06:497:01Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:335.43:535.710:180.910:591.26:506:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:175.24:335.710:521.011:451.36:506:57Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:055.05:185.611:321.16:516:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:584.86:105.612:371.312:211.26:526:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:564.87:095.61:331.31:181.26:536:52First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:554.88:105.72:301.22:191.16:546:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:524.99:085.83:261.13:201.06:556:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:455.210:016.04:200.94:190.86:566:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:335.410:506.25:100.75:150.66:576:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:175.711:366.35:580.56:090.46:586:44Full Moon30Sun
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 6:49 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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