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 3h 27m 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 - Oct 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:005.611:125.95:330.55:430.56:025:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:355.711:485.86:130.46:270.56:035:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:085.86:500.57:100.66:045:45New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:235.712:405.97:250.57:540.66:055:43Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:595.61:146.17:590.68:380.86:065:41Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:385.51:536.18:340.79:270.96:075:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:235.32:406.19:150.810:221.16:085:38Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:165.23:346.010:070.911:231.26:095:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:195.04:405.911:121.06:105:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:305.05:545.812:281.212:241.16:115:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:425.07:085.91:311.11:341.06:125:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:505.38:156.02:320.82:400.86:135:31Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:515.69:156.23:300.53:420.56:145:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:465.910:086.24:230.34:400.36:155:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:366.110:576.25:140.15:340.16:165:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:246.311:446.16:010.06:260.16:175:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:096.36:450.07:150.26:185:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:305.912:526.37:270.18:020.36:205:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:155.71:356.28:080.38:490.56:215:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:015.52:186.08:480.59:350.76:225:19Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:495.23:035.89:290.710:220.86:235:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:395.03:525.710:120.911:110.96:245:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:324.94:445.511:001.06:255:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:284.85:415.512:021.011:52 AM1.06:265:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:254.86:395.412:540.912:481.06:275:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:204.97:355.51:460.81:450.96:285:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:125.18:275.52:360.62:400.76:295:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:005.39:155.63:240.53:340.66:305:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:435.59:595.64:090.44:260.46:325:07Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:235.610:405.64:530.35:150.36:335:06New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:005.811:195.55:340.26:040.36:345:05New Moon31Thu
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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