39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

66°
H -°
L 60°
W
4mph
High tide
1:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 21m at 1:56 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:105.64:465.811:120.65:047:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:085.45:445.912:011.212:040.75:057:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:155.26:486.01:101.21:040.75:067:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:255.17:546.22:191.12:110.85:077:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:325.18:586.33:261.03:190.75:087:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:355.29:586.54:280.74:240.65:097:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:335.410:556.65:270.55:250.55:107:12Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:295.511:496.66:210.36:220.45:117:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:225.77:120.17:160.35:127:10Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:426.61:145.88:010.18:090.35:127:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:336.42:065.88:470.19:000.45:137:08Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:246.22:575.99:330.29:520.65:147:06Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:156.03:485.910:180.310:450.85:157:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:075.74:405.911:040.511:391.05:167:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:015.55:335.811:510.65:177:02Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:575.36:285.812:351.112:390.85:187:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:545.17:225.91:301.11:290.95:197:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:515.18:165.92:261.02:210.95:206:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:455.19:066.03:200.93:120.95:216:57Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:355.29:536.14:110.74:020.85:226:55Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:225.210:376.14:590.64:510.75:236:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:055.311:166.15:430.55:360.75:246:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:455.311:536.16:250.56:200.65:256:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:215.47:030.57:010.75:266:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:276.012:545.47:400.57:410.75:276:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:006.01:265.68:140.68:210.85:286:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:345.91:595.78:460.69:030.95:296:45Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:125.82:375.99:190.79:491.05:306:44Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:565.63:226.09:550.710:441.25:306:42First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:475.54:156.010:410.811:491.35:316:41First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:485.25:176.011:390.95:326:39First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 Gibbous (95% 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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