39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

74°
H 77°
L 54°
N
14mph
High tide
2:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:02 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 2:59 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:215.57:465.81:560.42:170.46:355:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:205.88:445.82:520.23:180.26:365:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:156.19:385.93:450.04:150.16:375:01Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:056.310:285.84:35-0.15:10-0.16:385:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:536.311:165.75:24-0.16:02-0.16:394:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:386.36:10-0.16:510.06:404:58Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:025.612:226.26:540.07:380.16:424:57Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:485.41:046.07:370.28:240.26:434:56Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:345.21:485.98:190.49:080.46:444:55Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:215.02:325.79:000.59:520.56:454:54Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:094.93:185.59:430.610:370.66:464:53Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:594.84:085.410:300.711:240.66:474:53Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:504.85:015.211:200.76:484:52Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:444.85:575.212:110.612:150.76:504:51Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:374.96:535.11:000.51:120.76:514:50Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:305.07:475.11:480.42:090.66:524:49Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:195.28:385.02:360.33:050.46:534:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:055.49:255.03:240.23:590.36:544:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:485.610:115.04:110.14:520.26:554:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:295.710:545.04:570.15:430.16:564:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:095.811:375.05:420.16:330.16:574:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:505.96:280.07:220.06:594:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:214.912:345.97:160.08:110.17:004:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:084.91:225.98:050.09:000.17:014:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:594.92:155.88:570.19:520.17:024:44Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:544.93:135.79:540.110:450.17:034:44Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:545.04:155.610:540.211:400.17:044:43First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:565.15:195.411:560.27:054:43First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:595.26:245.312:350.012:580.27:064:42First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:015.47:265.31:30-0.12:000.17:074:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 14% 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 Crescent (14% 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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