39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

71°
H 77°
L 66°
NE
10mph
Low tide
1:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 1:07 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:02 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:535.411:056.15:290.55:250.75:346:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:325.411:426.16:100.56:090.65:356:35New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:095.56:490.56:510.65:366:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:176.012:425.57:250.57:310.75:376:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:505.91:135.67:590.68:100.85:386:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:235.81:445.88:300.78:510.95:396:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:595.72:205.99:020.79:361.05:396:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:405.63:026.09:370.810:281.25:406:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:295.43:536.010:210.811:301.35:416:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:285.24:546.011:181.05:426:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:385.16:046.012:381.312:281.15:436:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:515.17:186.11:461.31:411.05:446:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:015.28:276.22:511.12:500.95:456:17Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:045.49:296.43:510.83:550.75:466:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:025.710:256.54:470.54:550.45:476:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:556.011:176.65:400.35:510.35:486:12Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:456.26:280.16:440.25:496:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:066.512:336.37:150.17:340.25:506:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:546.41:206.37:590.18:240.45:516:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:416.12:076.28:420.39:130.65:526:06Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:295.92:536.19:240.510:020.85:536:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:195.63:426.010:070.710:531.05:546:02Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:115.34:335.910:530.911:461.15:556:01Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:075.15:285.811:421.15:555:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:045.06:255.712:401.112:341.15:565:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:025.07:225.71:351.11:291.15:575:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:585.18:175.82:281.02:231.05:585:54Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:505.39:075.93:190.83:170.95:595:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:375.49:536.04:070.64:080.76:005:51Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:215.510:346.04:510.54:560.66:015:49Waning Crescent30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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