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 2h 46m 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:575.65:266.111:490.66:317:32First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:525.36:226.012:351.012:380.86:317:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:515.17:195.91:311.11:301.06:327:29First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:505.08:175.92:281.12:251.16:337:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:495.19:135.93:241.13:191.16:347:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:435.110:056.04:180.94:131.06:357:24Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:345.310:536.05:080.85:040.96:367:23Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:205.411:366.15:540.75:530.86:377:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:015.46:360.66:380.76:387:19Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:156.012:395.57:160.67:210.76:397:18Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:515.91:145.57:520.68:020.86:407:16Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:255.81:455.68:250.68:410.96:417:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:575.72:135.78:560.79:201.06:427:13Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:295.62:435.89:240.810:001.16:437:11Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:055.43:195.99:540.810:461.26:437:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:475.34:036.010:300.911:411.46:447:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:385.14:566.011:181.06:457:06Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:414.96:005.912:451.512:211.16:467:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:544.97:155.91:541.51:371.26:477:03Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:085.08:316.03:001.32:521.16:487:01Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:155.29:396.14:021.14:010.86:497:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:165.510:396.35:000.75:050.66:506:58Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:115.911:336.55:540.46:030.36:516:56New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:026.26:440.26:590.26:526:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:236.512:506.47:310.17:510.16:536:53New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:116.41:386.58:160.18:420.26:546:52New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:596.22:246.49:000.29:320.36:556:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:475.93:116.49:430.410:220.66:566:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:365.63:596.210:270.611:130.86:576:47Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:275.34:496.011:120.86:586:45First Quarter30Tue
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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