39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

69°
H -°
L 57°
N
21mph
High tide
11:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:58 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 11:57 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:245.16:585.612:551.11:060.64:417:37Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:195.07:495.71:511.11:530.74:417:37Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:144.98:395.82:460.92:420.74:427:37Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:064.99:255.93:410.83:320.74:437:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:554.910:096.04:330.74:220.64:437:37Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:404.910:506.05:230.55:100.64:447:36New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:235.011:306.16:090.55:570.64:447:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:035.16:540.46:420.54:457:36New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:086.112:435.27:360.47:270.54:467:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:476.21:235.38:170.38:130.54:467:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:296.22:065.58:580.39:010.54:477:35Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:156.12:525.79:410.39:540.64:487:34Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:046.03:435.810:250.310:510.84:487:34First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:595.84:395.911:140.411:530.94:497:33First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:595.65:396.012:070.54:507:33First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:045.36:426.112:570.91:050.54:517:32First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:115.27:466.22:020.92:050.64:517:31Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:165.28:476.33:060.83:060.64:527:31Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:175.29:446.34:070.74:050.64:537:30Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:145.310:376.45:040.55:020.54:547:29Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:075.411:276.45:570.35:560.54:557:29Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:575.46:450.36:450.54:567:28Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:146.312:445.57:300.27:330.64:567:27Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:586.11:305.58:130.38:180.74:577:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:426.02:145.58:530.49:020.94:587:25Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:255.82:585.59:310.59:461.04:597:25Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:105.63:435.510:090.510:331.15:007:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:565.44:295.510:480.611:231.25:017:23Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:465.25:175.511:290.75:027:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:405.06:085.612:161.212:140.85:037:21Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:374.97:025.61:121.21:050.85:037:20Third Quarter31Wed
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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