39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

75°
H -°
L 71°
WNW
2mph
High tide
5:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:32 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 5:41 am (5.1 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 - Mar 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:245.012:385.47:19-0.47:51-0.36:365:53Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:595.11:155.48:02-0.48:29-0.26:355:54Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:355.31:565.38:46-0.39:08-0.16:335:55Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:165.42:425.29:34-0.29:50-0.16:325:56Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:025.43:345.110:280.010:390.16:305:57Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:555.44:344.911:290.211:360.26:285:58Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:575.45:424.712:340.36:275:59Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:075.36:524.712:410.31:400.36:256:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:185.38:004.81:480.22:440.26:246:01Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:265.59:025.02:530.13:450.06:226:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:285.69:595.23:54-0.14:41-0.26:216:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:235.710:515.44:52-0.35:34-0.46:196:04New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:145.811:395.55:46-0.46:22-0.56:186:05New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:015.86:36-0.57:07-0.56:166:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:255.612:465.77:24-0.57:50-0.46:146:07New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:095.61:315.68:09-0.48:30-0.26:136:08Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:525.62:155.48:54-0.29:090.06:116:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:345.53:005.29:380.09:470.16:106:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:175.43:475.010:230.210:270.36:086:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:015.34:374.811:110.311:110.46:066:12First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:505.25:314.712:020.56:056:13First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:445.16:284.612:000.512:560.56:036:14First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:415.07:254.612:540.61:510.56:026:15First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:395.18:194.71:510.52:450.46:006:17Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:345.29:094.92:470.43:380.35:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:245.39:555.13:420.24:270.25:576:19Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:105.410:375.34:350.15:140.15:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:535.511:165.45:25-0.15:580.05:536:21Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:345.611:545.66:13-0.26:400.05:526:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:145.67:00-0.37:210.05:506:23Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:325.812:565.57:47-0.28:020.05:496:24Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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