39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

75°
H 76°
L 58°
SSE
5mph
High tide
3:41 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 3:41 pm (6.0 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 - Nov 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:384.94:595.611:200.96:345:04First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:384.96:005.412:150.712:180.96:365:03First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:375.06:585.41:070.71:150.96:375:02First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:335.17:535.41:580.62:110.86:385:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:255.38:445.42:460.53:050.76:395:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:135.59:315.33:320.43:570.56:404:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:565.610:155.34:150.34:460.46:414:58Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:375.710:565.14:570.35:330.46:424:57Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:135.711:365.05:360.36:180.46:444:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:475.66:140.47:010.46:454:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:134.812:195.66:500.47:430.56:464:54Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:504.712:505.67:250.58:250.66:474:53Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:264.61:255.68:020.59:070.76:484:52Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:054.62:065.68:430.59:520.76:494:51Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:504.62:555.69:300.610:410.76:504:50Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:424.73:525.510:260.611:330.66:524:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:404.84:555.511:300.66:534:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:435.06:025.412:280.512:370.56:544:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:455.27:075.41:230.31:430.46:554:47Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:455.58:095.52:170.12:470.26:564:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:425.99:075.53:110.03:480.06:574:46Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:366.110:025.44:05-0.24:48-0.26:584:46Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:276.310:545.44:57-0.25:44-0.26:594:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:176.311:455.25:48-0.26:38-0.37:004:45New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:066.26:38-0.27:30-0.27:024:44New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:365.112:566.17:28-0.18:21-0.17:034:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:284.91:465.88:170.19:110.17:044:43Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:204.82:385.69:070.310:000.27:054:43Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:144.73:315.49:570.410:480.37:064:43First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:084.64:255.210:490.511:370.37:074:42First Quarter30Sat
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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