39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

76°
H 83°
L 64°
N
8mph
Low tide
1:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 1:42 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:19 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:225.38:025.31:490.92:260.75:026:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:195.38:515.62:500.73:170.65:006:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:125.39:385.93:490.54:060.54:596:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:025.410:236.24:460.44:550.44:586:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:515.411:086.45:410.25:440.44:576:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:405.411:546.56:350.16:330.44:567:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:305.37:270.17:240.44:557:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:436.51:235.38:200.18:160.54:537:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:366.42:195.29:130.29:110.54:527:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:326.23:185.210:070.310:090.64:517:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:336.04:205.211:030.411:100.74:507:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:375.95:225.311:580.44:497:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:425.76:245.512:110.812:530.44:487:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:445.67:235.71:130.71:470.34:477:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:445.68:185.92:130.62:390.34:467:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:385.59:096.13:100.53:290.24:467:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:295.59:556.24:050.44:160.34:457:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:165.410:396.34:560.35:010.34:447:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:015.411:196.25:440.35:430.44:437:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:445.311:576.26:300.36:230.54:427:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:265.27:120.37:010.74:427:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:346.01:075.07:530.47:370.84:417:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:095.91:475.08:320.58:130.84:407:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:445.92:284.99:100.68:490.94:397:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:205.83:084.99:490.79:290.94:397:18Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:595.73:515.010:280.710:151.04:387:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:445.64:375.011:100.711:091.04:387:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:345.55:275.211:550.74:377:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:315.46:205.412:091.012:440.74:377:21First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:335.37:155.61:131.01:350.64:367:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:355.28:105.92:170.92:290.64:367:23Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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