39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

79°
H -°
L 72°
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 4h 27m 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 - Apr 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:555.39:255.13:090.63:550.35:466:25Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:445.410:115.34:020.44:420.25:456:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:295.410:545.44:510.35:250.25:436:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:115.411:335.45:370.26:050.25:416:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:495.36:210.16:420.25:406:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:085.412:255.27:020.17:160.35:386:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:405.51:005.17:420.27:480.45:376:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:085.51:335.08:210.38:180.55:356:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:375.62:084.99:010.48:480.65:346:33Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:095.72:484.89:430.59:240.65:326:34Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:495.73:354.810:310.710:110.75:316:35Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:395.74:324.711:270.811:120.85:296:36Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:405.65:394.812:290.85:276:37Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:515.56:474.912:240.81:320.75:266:38Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:055.67:525.21:370.72:330.55:246:39Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:145.78:525.52:450.53:310.35:236:40Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:155.99:475.93:480.24:250.15:226:41Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:116.010:386.24:48-0.15:17-0.15:206:42New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:036.111:276.45:44-0.36:06-0.25:196:43New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:546.06:38-0.46:54-0.25:176:44New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:156.512:445.97:30-0.47:400.05:166:45New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:026.51:345.78:20-0.28:260.25:146:46Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:506.32:255.49:110.09:120.45:136:47Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:386.13:185.210:020.210:000.75:126:48Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:305.94:135.010:540.410:510.95:106:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:255.65:114.911:470.611:461.05:096:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:235.56:094.912:410.75:086:51First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:245.37:075.012:431.11:340.75:066:52First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:235.38:025.21:401.02:260.65:056:53Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:195.38:535.42:360.93:150.55:046:54Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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