39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

85°
H -°
L 69°
WNW
7mph
High tide
6:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:51 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 6:06 pm (6.0 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 - Sep 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:526.111:126.55:360.25:470.25:296:35New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:416.211:596.56:240.16:380.25:306:33New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:286.27:100.17:260.35:316:31New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:456.31:136.27:530.28:130.45:326:30Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:306.11:586.18:340.38:590.65:336:28Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:165.92:426.09:150.59:450.85:336:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:025.73:285.99:550.610:321.05:346:25Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:515.54:165.810:370.811:221.15:356:23First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:435.35:075.711:230.95:366:22First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:395.26:025.712:141.112:130.95:376:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:365.16:585.71:071.11:060.95:386:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:325.27:535.82:011.02:010.95:396:17Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:255.38:445.92:540.92:560.85:406:15Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:145.49:326.03:440.73:490.65:416:14Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:595.610:156.14:320.64:400.55:426:12Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:405.710:566.15:170.45:290.45:436:10Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:195.911:356.16:000.46:170.45:446:09Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:566.06:420.37:040.45:456:07Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:156.112:346.27:220.37:510.55:466:06Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:566.01:146.38:030.48:390.65:476:04Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:415.91:596.38:470.49:310.75:476:02Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:305.82:506.39:340.510:270.95:486:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:275.63:486.210:290.711:271.05:495:59Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:305.44:536.111:300.85:505:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:375.46:036.012:291.012:340.85:515:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:455.47:126.11:310.91:380.85:525:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:505.68:166.22:300.72:400.65:535:52Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:505.89:136.33:270.53:400.55:545:51Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:446.110:056.34:200.34:360.35:555:49Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:336.210:536.35:100.25:280.25:565:47New Moon30Tue
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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