39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

80°
H -°
L 71°
SW
5mph
Low tide
12:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 30m at 12:44 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:41 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:576.21:305.28:170.38:070.84:357:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:366.02:155.18:590.48:460.94:357:24Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:175.93:005.09:410.69:261.04:357:24Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:595.83:475.010:220.610:101.14:347:25Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:445.64:365.011:060.710:591.14:347:26First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:335.55:265.011:510.711:531.14:347:26First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:275.46:175.112:380.74:337:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:245.37:095.312:511.11:260.74:337:28First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:215.27:595.51:501.02:150.64:337:28Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:165.28:465.72:490.93:040.64:337:29Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:085.29:326.03:470.73:540.54:337:29Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:585.210:166.24:430.64:430.54:337:30Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:465.211:006.35:370.45:330.54:337:30Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:345.211:466.46:300.36:230.54:337:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:235.27:210.27:140.54:337:31Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:336.51:145.38:120.28:060.54:337:31Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:256.42:085.39:030.29:010.54:337:32Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:196.33:045.49:540.29:580.64:337:32Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:186.24:035.410:470.210:570.74:337:32Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:196.05:045.611:410.311:580.74:337:33Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:225.96:055.712:340.34:337:33Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:245.77:045.912:590.71:280.24:347:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:255.68:016.12:000.62:210.24:347:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:225.68:546.32:590.53:130.24:347:33Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:165.59:436.43:560.44:030.34:357:33Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:065.510:296.44:500.34:510.34:357:33Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:545.411:126.35:400.35:370.44:357:34New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:395.311:536.26:270.36:200.54:367:34New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:245.27:110.37:020.74:367:34New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:336.11:065.17:530.47:410.84:367:33Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 58% 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 (58% 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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