39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

85°
H 87°
L 69°
NW
10mph
Low tide
12:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 36m at 12:32 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:145.26:365.412:550.01:160.27:034:38Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:175.47:415.41:52-0.12:190.07:044:38Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:175.78:415.42:48-0.33:20-0.27:054:38Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:135.99:365.53:42-0.44:19-0.37:064:37Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:056.010:295.44:35-0.55:15-0.57:074:37New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:546.111:195.45:26-0.66:07-0.57:084:37New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:426.16:15-0.56:58-0.57:094:37New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:075.312:285.97:02-0.47:45-0.47:104:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:555.11:135.87:47-0.38:31-0.37:114:37Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:435.01:585.68:32-0.19:16-0.27:124:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:304.82:455.49:160.110:00-0.17:134:37Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:194.73:325.210:010.210:450.07:134:38Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:094.64:235.110:490.311:300.07:144:38First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:004.65:154.911:400.37:154:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:534.66:104.812:160.012:340.37:164:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:464.77:064.81:040.01:290.37:164:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:384.87:594.71:53-0.12:250.27:174:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:285.08:504.72:42-0.23:200.07:174:39Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:145.19:394.73:30-0.24:14-0.17:184:40Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:585.210:244.74:19-0.35:06-0.27:194:40Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:395.411:074.75:06-0.45:55-0.37:194:41Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:195.511:494.75:53-0.46:43-0.47:204:41Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:595.56:39-0.47:29-0.47:204:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:314.712:415.67:25-0.58:16-0.47:214:42Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:164.81:275.68:13-0.49:03-0.47:214:43Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:044.82:175.59:04-0.49:51-0.47:214:43Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:564.93:125.49:58-0.310:42-0.47:224:44Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:524.94:115.310:56-0.211:36-0.47:224:45Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:525.05:145.211:57-0.27:224:45Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:545.16:195.012:31-0.41:00-0.27:224:46Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:575.27:225.01:27-0.42:02-0.27:234:47Waning Crescent31Sat
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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