39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

72°
H -°
L 57°
S
6mph
Low tide
10:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 10:47 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:145.111:275.85:510.45:530.55:066:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:535.011:595.96:360.46:300.65:047:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:304.97:190.47:060.75:037:01New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:305.91:074.98:010.57:420.75:027:02Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:035.91:464.88:430.68:210.85:017:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:406.02:284.99:270.79:050.85:007:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:265.93:184.910:150.79:570.84:597:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:185.94:135.011:060.810:580.94:587:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:195.85:155.212:010.74:567:07First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:265.76:185.412:050.912:570.64:557:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:355.77:205.71:120.81:530.54:547:09Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:405.78:196.02:180.62:480.44:537:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:415.79:136.33:210.43:420.34:527:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:385.710:056.54:210.24:340.24:517:12Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:315.610:556.65:180.15:250.24:517:13Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:235.511:426.66:130.06:150.34:507:14Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:135.47:050.17:030.44:497:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:306.51:045.37:550.27:500.64:487:16Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:176.31:545.18:440.38:380.84:477:17Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:066.12:465.19:310.59:251.04:467:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:555.93:385.010:190.610:151.14:467:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:475.64:325.011:060.711:071.24:457:19Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:415.55:265.011:540.84:447:20Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:375.36:215.112:011.212:410.74:437:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:345.27:145.312:571.21:280.74:437:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:295.28:045.51:531.12:150.74:427:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:225.18:525.72:481.03:020.64:427:23Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:125.19:365.83:430.83:470.64:417:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:595.010:165.94:350.74:320.64:417:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:444.910:546.05:250.65:160.74:407:26New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:264.911:316.06:120.55:590.74:407:26New Moon31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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