39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

75°
H 89°
L 70°
WSW
6mph
High tide
12:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:53 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 12:01 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:585.410:215.74:280.44:470.35:026:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:425.410:595.95:180.35:310.35:006:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:225.411:356.06:060.26:130.34:596:57New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:025.46:520.16:540.34:586:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:106.112:435.37:380.27:350.44:576:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:486.21:265.38:250.28:190.54:567:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:306.22:145.39:130.39:070.54:557:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:186.23:075.310:030.410:000.64:547:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:126.14:055.310:580.411:010.74:527:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:145.95:085.411:540.54:517:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:225.86:135.512:040.712:520.44:507:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:315.87:165.71:090.71:500.34:497:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:375.88:166.02:120.52:460.24:487:07Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:375.89:116.23:130.43:410.14:477:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:335.910:026.44:120.24:330.04:477:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:255.810:506.55:070.05:220.04:467:10Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:145.811:366.55:59-0.16:090.14:457:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:015.76:480.06:540.24:447:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:196.412:475.57:340.07:370.44:437:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:026.31:335.48:190.28:180.64:427:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:446.12:195.39:020.38:590.84:427:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:266.03:055.29:450.49:410.94:417:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:115.83:545.110:290.510:261.04:407:16Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:585.64:445.111:130.611:151.04:397:17Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:495.55:365.112:000.64:397:18Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:445.46:295.212:091.112:480.64:387:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:405.37:215.31:061.01:370.64:387:19Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:365.38:115.52:030.92:270.54:377:20Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:295.38:585.73:000.83:160.54:377:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:195.39:425.93:550.64:050.44:367:22Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:075.310:246.14:490.44:530.44:367:22Waning Crescent31Mon
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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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