39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

72°
H 82°
L 72°
NE
7mph
Low tide
10:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 10:39 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:05 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:114.74:275.711:010.96:305:00Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:204.85:415.612:130.912:110.96:314:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:294.96:525.61:130.81:180.76:324:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:345.27:575.72:100.52:230.56:344:57Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:335.68:555.83:050.33:240.36:354:56Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:265.99:475.83:570.14:210.16:364:55Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:156.110:365.74:46-0.15:160.06:374:54New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:026.211:225.65:32-0.16:070.06:384:53New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:456.26:16-0.16:560.06:394:52New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:085.412:286.26:590.17:430.16:404:51New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:535.21:106.07:400.38:280.36:424:50Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:385.01:525.88:200.59:130.56:434:49Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:254.82:365.69:000.69:580.66:444:48Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:134.73:235.59:430.710:440.76:454:47Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:044.64:145.310:300.811:310.76:464:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:574.55:085.211:220.96:474:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:514.66:055.112:200.712:170.86:484:45First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:454.77:005.11:080.61:150.76:504:44First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:374.87:545.11:570.52:120.66:514:44Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:255.08:445.12:440.33:080.56:524:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:105.39:305.03:290.24:020.46:534:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:515.510:145.04:140.24:550.36:544:42Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:305.610:574.94:580.15:460.26:554:41Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:095.811:404.85:410.16:360.26:564:41Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:505.86:260.17:260.26:574:40Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:244.712:335.87:120.28:160.26:584:40Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:124.71:225.88:010.29:080.36:594:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:044.62:165.78:550.310:020.37:004:39Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:024.63:175.59:540.310:570.37:014:39Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:044.64:235.410:560.411:530.37:024:38Third Quarter30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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