39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

61°
H -°
L 60°
N
11mph
Low tide
8:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 8m at 8:04 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:405.56:255.012:021.012:560.75:066:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:445.47:245.21:031.01:510.65:047:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:435.48:195.42:020.92:420.55:037:01Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:375.49:085.72:590.83:300.45:027:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:265.49:545.83:520.64:150.45:017:03Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:125.410:355.94:420.54:570.45:007:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:545.311:146.05:290.45:360.44:597:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:355.211:506.06:140.46:140.54:577:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:145.16:560.46:490.74:567:07Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:235.912:524.97:360.47:230.84:557:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:545.91:294.88:160.57:560.94:547:09Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:245.82:054.88:550.68:300.94:537:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:575.82:444.89:360.79:090.94:527:11Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:375.83:284.810:180.89:561.04:517:12Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:255.84:184.911:050.810:531.04:507:13Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:215.75:145.011:560.811:571.04:507:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:235.66:145.312:500.74:497:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:305.67:135.61:040.91:450.64:487:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:345.68:115.92:110.82:390.54:477:17Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:355.69:056.23:160.63:330.44:467:17Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:335.69:586.54:180.44:270.34:457:18Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:285.610:486.65:170.25:200.34:457:19New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:215.511:396.76:140.16:120.34:447:20New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:155.47:090.17:040.44:437:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:306.61:095.38:030.17:570.64:437:22Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:226.42:055.28:550.28:500.74:427:23Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:176.23:025.19:480.49:440.94:427:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:145.94:005.110:400.510:391.04:417:24First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:125.74:585.111:310.611:361.14:407:25First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:115.55:555.212:220.64:407:26First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:095.46:515.412:341.11:120.64:407:26First Quarter31Sun
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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