39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

73°
H -°
L 70°
NE
2mph
High tide
3:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:39 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 3:43 am (5.6 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 - Apr 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:065.18:394.82:170.83:060.65:466:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:595.29:285.03:120.73:550.45:456:26Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:485.310:135.24:050.54:400.35:436:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:315.310:545.34:540.45:220.35:416:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:125.311:305.45:400.26:010.35:406:29New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:495.26:240.26:360.35:386:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:035.512:245.17:060.27:100.45:376:31New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:325.512:585.07:460.37:410.55:356:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:015.61:334.98:270.48:120.65:346:33Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:325.72:124.89:090.58:470.65:326:34Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:115.82:574.79:560.79:310.75:306:35Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:585.73:514.710:490.810:270.85:296:36First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:555.64:544.711:490.911:360.95:276:37First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:035.56:034.812:510.85:266:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:185.57:115.012:490.81:520.75:246:39First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:315.68:135.41:590.62:510.55:236:40Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:355.79:105.73:050.43:460.25:216:41Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:335.810:036.14:060.14:380.05:206:42Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:265.910:526.35:04-0.15:28-0.15:196:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:165.911:396.55:58-0.26:15-0.15:176:44Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:055.76:50-0.37:000.05:166:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:256.512:535.57:40-0.27:440.25:146:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:106.41:415.38:290.08:280.45:136:47Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:566.22:315.19:180.39:130.75:126:48Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:435.93:234.910:070.510:000.95:106:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:335.74:184.810:570.710:511.15:096:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:285.55:144.811:490.811:451.25:076:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:265.36:124.812:410.95:066:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:275.27:094.912:431.21:330.85:056:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:255.28:035.11:401.12:230.75:046:54Waning Crescent30Wed
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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