Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 5:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:26 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:376.34:125.910:490.111:080.56:028:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:306.05:066.011:370.26:038:13First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:255.76:016.012:040.612:250.36:048:12First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:225.56:576.01:010.81:150.56:048:11First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:205.37:546.02:000.92:060.66:058:10First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:195.18:506.02:580.92:580.86:068:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:165.19:436.13:550.93:510.86:078:08Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:105.110:336.14:490.84:430.86:088:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:005.111:196.15:400.75:330.86:098:05Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:465.26:270.66:200.86:108:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:026.112:295.27:100.67:030.86:118:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:416.11:095.27:500.57:450.86:128:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:186.01:455.28:270.68:240.86:138:00Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:525.92:195.39:010.69:010.96:147:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:255.82:505.49:320.79:381.06:157:57Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:575.73:215.510:010.710:171.16:167:56Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:325.63:555.610:300.711:001.26:177:55Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:135.44:365.811:040.711:531.36:187:53Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:025.25:265.811:470.86:187:52Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:005.06:255.912:571.412:410.96:197:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:104.97:345.92:081.41:471.06:207:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:224.98:456.03:171.33:011.06:217:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:305.09:526.24:221.14:120.96:227:46Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:325.310:536.45:230.85:180.76:237:45Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:285.511:496.66:190.56:180.46:247:43New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:225.87:110.37:150.26:257:42New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:426.61:136.08:000.18:090.16:267:40New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:336.62:036.28:460.09:010.26:277:39Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:236.42:536.29:320.19:530.36:287:37Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:136.23:436.210:170.210:460.56:297:35Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:045.94:346.211:020.411:390.86:307:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (6% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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