39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

74°
H 90°
L 70°
WSW
7mph
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 5h 08m 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 - Jul 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:135.411:266.56:080.26:040.34:377:33New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:035.56:590.16:570.24:387:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:166.612:545.67:500.07:500.24:387:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:076.61:475.78:390.08:440.24:397:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:006.52:425.79:290.09:390.34:397:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:566.33:385.810:200.010:360.44:407:32Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:546.14:365.911:120.111:350.54:407:32First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:545.95:366.012:050.14:417:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:555.76:356.112:350.612:590.24:427:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:565.67:336.21:350.61:530.24:427:31Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:555.58:286.32:340.62:460.34:437:31Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:515.59:206.33:310.53:380.34:447:30Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:435.510:086.34:250.44:290.34:447:30Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:325.510:536.35:160.35:170.44:457:29Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:185.411:356.26:030.26:020.54:467:29Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:025.46:470.26:450.64:477:28Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:156.212:445.37:280.37:250.74:487:27Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:536.01:255.38:070.38:040.74:487:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:315.92:035.28:440.48:420.84:497:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:075.82:415.39:190.59:210.94:507:25Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:455.73:195.39:540.510:031.04:517:25Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:255.63:595.410:300.510:501.04:527:24Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:095.54:435.511:100.511:451.14:527:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:015.35:345.611:560.64:537:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:005.26:305.712:461.112:480.64:547:22Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:025.17:285.91:491.11:460.64:557:21Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:045.28:266.12:520.92:470.64:567:20Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:035.39:226.33:520.73:480.54:577:19Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:585.410:166.54:500.54:480.34:587:18New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:525.611:096.65:450.25:450.24:597:17New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:445.86:370.16:400.15:007:16New Moon31Sat
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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