39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

79°
H -°
L 70°
NW
5mph
Low tide
1:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 56m at 1:51 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:185.211:306.15:580.35:540.54:367:23Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:585.16:420.36:350.64:357:23Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:056.012:365.07:240.37:140.64:357:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:386.01:135.08:040.47:520.74:347:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:116.01:505.18:440.48:320.74:347:25Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:486.02:295.29:240.59:160.74:347:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:306.03:145.310:060.510:050.84:347:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:196.04:055.510:520.511:030.84:337:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:155.95:015.611:420.44:337:28Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:185.76:025.812:070.812:360.44:337:28Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:245.67:046.01:130.81:330.44:337:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:315.58:056.32:190.72:320.34:337:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:345.59:036.53:230.53:300.34:337:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:345.69:596.64:240.44:280.24:337:30Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:305.610:526.75:220.25:240.24:337:31New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:255.611:446.66:170.06:180.24:337:31New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:185.67:100.07:100.34:337:32New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:346.51:105.68:000.08:000.44:337:32Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:246.42:025.58:480.08:500.54:337:32Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:146.22:535.59:340.29:390.74:337:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:046.03:455.510:200.310:300.84:337:33Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:555.84:375.511:060.411:210.94:347:33First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:485.65:295.511:510.44:347:33First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:425.46:225.612:141.012:380.54:347:33First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:385.37:145.71:091.01:250.54:347:33First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:335.28:055.82:030.92:130.54:357:33Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:265.18:545.92:580.83:020.54:357:34Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:175.19:396.03:510.63:500.54:357:34Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:055.110:226.04:410.54:370.54:367:34Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:495.111:026.15:300.45:230.54:367:33Full Moon30Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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