39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

61°
H -°
L 55°
NE
9mph
High tide
9:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 9:48 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 1868

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:324.95:064.711:530.17:145:25First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:314.96:124.612:05-0.21:010.17:135:26First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:385.07:214.61:08-0.22:090.17:125:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:455.28:264.72:14-0.23:14-0.17:115:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:505.49:274.83:19-0.44:16-0.37:105:30Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:505.610:245.04:21-0.65:14-0.67:095:31Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:465.811:185.25:20-0.86:08-0.87:085:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:405.96:16-0.97:00-0.97:075:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:105.312:325.97:09-1.07:49-1.07:065:34Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:015.41:235.88:01-1.08:37-0.97:055:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:525.42:155.68:52-0.99:24-0.87:045:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:435.43:065.49:44-0.710:12-0.67:025:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:355.33:595.210:36-0.511:00-0.47:015:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:285.24:535.011:30-0.211:49-0.37:005:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:235.15:504.812:25-0.16:595:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:195.06:474.712:39-0.11:200.06:575:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:165.07:444.61:31-0.12:160.06:565:44Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:115.18:394.72:24-0.13:10-0.16:555:45Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:035.19:294.73:16-0.14:02-0.26:535:46Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:515.210:164.84:06-0.24:50-0.36:525:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:365.311:004.84:54-0.35:36-0.36:515:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:175.311:404.85:40-0.46:18-0.46:495:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:555.26:23-0.46:57-0.36:485:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:164.812:305.27:04-0.47:34-0.36:475:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:494.91:035.27:44-0.38:10-0.26:455:53Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:204.91:375.18:23-0.28:43-0.26:445:54Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:515.12:135.19:03-0.19:17-0.16:425:55Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:265.22:555.09:460.09:54-0.16:415:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:095.33:454.910:370.110:410.06:395:57First Quarter29Sat
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 83% 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 (83% 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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