39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

62°
H 67°
L 53°
NE
16mph
Low tide
5:41 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 6h 04m at 5:41 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:18 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:355.25:214.612:150.46:385:58Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:415.26:314.612:130.21:210.46:365:59Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:545.37:394.81:250.12:260.26:356:00Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:045.48:435.02:340.03:280.06:336:01Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:085.69:415.33:39-0.24:25-0.26:326:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:065.810:355.64:39-0.55:19-0.56:306:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:595.911:265.85:36-0.76:10-0.76:296:05New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:516.06:31-0.96:59-0.76:276:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:156.012:415.97:23-0.97:46-0.76:266:07New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:046.01:305.78:14-0.88:32-0.56:246:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:525.92:215.59:04-0.69:18-0.36:226:09Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:415.83:125.39:55-0.310:05-0.16:216:10Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:325.64:065.110:47-0.110:540.16:196:11First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:255.45:024.911:400.211:450.36:186:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:225.26:004.812:350.36:166:13First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:215.16:584.812:400.41:300.36:156:14First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:205.17:554.91:350.42:240.36:136:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:165.18:485.02:300.43:160.26:116:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:085.29:375.13:240.24:040.16:106:17Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:565.310:215.24:150.14:500.06:086:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:395.311:025.35:030.05:330.06:066:19Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:195.311:395.45:49-0.16:130.06:056:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:565.26:33-0.16:500.06:036:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:135.412:315.17:14-0.17:260.16:026:22Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:435.51:065.17:550.08:000.26:006:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:145.61:415.08:360.18:330.25:586:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:475.72:215.09:190.29:100.35:576:25Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:275.73:075.010:060.39:560.45:556:26Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:165.74:024.911:000.510:540.55:546:27Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:145.65:064.912:000.55:526:28Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:225.56:145.012:010.51:020.55:506:29Third 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 Waxing 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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