39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

60°
H 74°
L 59°
NNE
17mph
High tide
11:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 11:41 am (5.7 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 - Aug 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:535.83:265.910:050.510:431.05:047:19First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:455.64:206.010:520.511:461.15:057:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:465.45:216.011:480.65:067:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:545.26:286.112:531.112:520.75:077:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:055.27:376.11:591.11:580.75:087:15Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:135.28:426.33:040.93:040.75:097:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:165.49:426.44:050.74:060.55:107:12Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:135.510:376.55:020.45:050.45:117:11Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:075.711:286.55:550.26:000.35:127:10Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:585.86:440.16:520.35:137:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:176.512:465.97:300.17:420.45:147:07Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:046.31:335.98:130.18:290.55:147:06Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:506.12:195.98:550.29:170.75:157:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:365.93:065.99:360.410:040.95:167:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:235.73:535.810:170.510:531.05:177:02Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:135.44:425.811:000.711:451.15:187:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:075.25:335.711:450.85:197:00Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:035.16:285.712:381.212:340.95:206:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:005.07:245.71:331.11:270.95:216:57Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:565.08:175.82:281.02:210.95:226:55Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:495.19:075.93:210.93:140.85:236:54Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:375.29:536.04:110.74:060.75:246:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:225.310:356.14:580.64:560.65:256:51New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:025.511:146.15:430.55:440.55:266:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:405.611:516.16:240.46:300.55:276:48New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:165.87:040.47:140.55:286:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:286.112:535.97:420.48:000.55:296:45Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:076.01:316.18:200.48:470.75:306:44Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:505.92:156.28:590.59:380.85:316:42Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:385.73:046.29:440.610:351.05:316:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:335.54:016.110:360.711:371.15:326:39First 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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