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 1h 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 - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:225.15:435.812:061.012:011.06:596:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:205.06:415.71:001.112:531.27:006:42First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:194.97:405.71:541.11:491.27:016:40First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:175.08:385.72:481.12:451.27:016:39Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:125.19:315.83:400.93:401.07:026:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:025.310:205.84:290.84:320.97:036:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:485.411:045.85:150.65:230.77:046:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:295.611:445.85:570.56:100.67:056:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:065.76:370.56:560.67:066:31Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:215.712:405.77:140.57:390.67:076:29Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:575.51:105.87:490.68:220.77:086:28Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:315.41:415.98:210.69:050.87:096:26Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:065.32:146.08:540.79:500.97:116:25Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:465.12:546.09:300.810:391.17:126:23Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:325.03:426.010:140.911:351.27:136:22Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:274.94:405.911:111.07:146:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:334.85:505.712:371.312:211.17:156:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:454.87:065.71:401.21:341.07:166:17Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:565.08:195.82:411.02:440.97:176:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:005.39:245.93:400.73:490.67:186:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:595.710:216.14:350.44:500.47:196:13Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:526.011:136.15:270.25:480.27:206:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:416.36:160.06:420.07:216:10New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:026.012:276.47:02-0.17:330.07:226:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:495.91:126.47:460.08:230.17:236:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:355.71:566.38:290.29:110.37:246:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:225.42:406.29:110.49:580.47:256:05Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:095.23:266.09:530.610:460.67:276:04Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:595.04:135.810:370.811:350.87:286:03Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:514.85:055.611:231.07:296:02First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:464.76:005.412:240.912:151.07:306:00First Quarter31Fri
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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