39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

83°
H -°
L 69°
WNW
6mph
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 7h 26m 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 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:505.57:295.91:340.81:550.44:367:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:545.58:266.12:400.72:520.44:357:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:555.59:216.43:430.53:500.34:357:24Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:525.610:146.64:430.34:470.24:347:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:475.711:066.75:410.15:430.24:347:25New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:425.711:596.76:36-0.16:370.14:347:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:365.77:30-0.17:310.24:347:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:526.71:315.78:22-0.18:250.24:337:27Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:466.52:275.79:13-0.19:190.34:337:28Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:416.33:245.710:050.010:140.54:337:28Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:386.14:215.710:560.111:100.64:337:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:365.95:185.711:470.24:337:29First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:345.76:155.812:070.712:380.24:337:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:325.67:105.91:040.71:290.34:337:30First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:285.58:036.02:000.72:190.34:337:31Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:225.48:536.12:550.63:070.34:337:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:135.49:396.23:480.53:550.44:337:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:015.310:236.24:390.44:400.44:337:32Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:475.311:046.25:260.35:240.44:337:32Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:305.211:426.16:110.36:060.54:337:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:105.16:530.36:470.64:337:33Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:186.012:495.17:340.37:250.64:347:33Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:526.01:255.18:120.48:030.74:347:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:245.92:015.18:490.48:410.74:347:33Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:585.92:375.29:260.49:210.84:347:33Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:375.93:165.410:030.410:070.84:357:33Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:225.84:025.510:440.411:020.94:357:33Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:145.74:555.711:300.44:357:34Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:135.65:545.812:040.912:220.44:367:34Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:195.56:566.01:110.91:210.44:367:34Waning Crescent30Mon
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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