39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

72°
H 72°
L 58°
N
19mph
Low tide
6:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 6:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:085.01:275.48:02-0.68:33-0.67:145:25Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:535.02:115.28:47-0.59:13-0.57:135:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:375.02:565.09:32-0.39:52-0.47:125:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:214.93:424.810:17-0.110:32-0.27:115:29Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:064.94:314.611:050.011:14-0.17:105:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:544.85:244.411:560.17:095:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:464.86:204.312:000.012:510.27:085:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:414.77:174.212:500.01:470.27:065:34First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:374.88:124.31:440.02:430.17:055:35Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:314.99:044.32:390.03:370.07:045:36Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:225.09:524.53:33-0.14:28-0.17:035:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:085.110:364.64:26-0.35:16-0.27:025:38Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:505.211:164.85:16-0.46:01-0.37:015:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:315.311:554.96:04-0.56:44-0.46:595:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:105.36:50-0.67:24-0.46:585:42Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:335.112:515.37:36-0.68:05-0.46:575:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:135.31:345.38:23-0.58:45-0.46:565:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:555.42:205.29:13-0.49:29-0.36:545:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:435.43:125.010:07-0.210:18-0.26:535:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:365.44:114.811:060.011:130.06:525:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:365.35:164.612:090.26:505:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:445.26:254.512:160.11:140.26:495:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:555.27:344.61:210.12:180.26:475:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:035.28:384.72:250.13:190.06:465:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:065.49:354.93:27-0.14:16-0.26:455:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:015.510:275.24:25-0.35:08-0.46:435:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:515.611:155.35:19-0.45:56-0.56:425:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:375.66:09-0.56:40-0.56:405:56New Moon28Fri
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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