39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

80°
H -°
L 71°
WNW
4mph
Low tide
10:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 10:42 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:43 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:236.67:030.07:320.05:575:45New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:476.21:116.67:480.18:250.25:585:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:375.92:006.58:340.39:180.45:595:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:285.62:526.39:210.510:120.76:005:41Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:235.43:466.110:110.811:080.96:015:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:215.14:455.911:051.06:025:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:225.05:465.712:051.012:021.16:035:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:245.06:485.71:011.11:001.26:045:34First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:245.07:475.71:571.01:571.16:055:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:195.28:405.72:490.92:521.06:065:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:095.49:285.83:370.73:450.86:075:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:555.510:115.84:220.64:340.76:085:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:365.610:525.75:030.55:210.76:095:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:145.711:305.65:420.56:050.66:105:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:485.76:180.56:470.76:115:24Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:065.412:195.76:520.67:280.86:125:22Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:405.212:475.87:230.78:090.96:145:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:145.01:175.87:530.88:511.06:155:19Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:494.91:515.88:250.99:351.16:165:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:304.82:355.89:050.910:261.26:175:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:204.73:285.79:561.011:231.36:185:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:204.74:325.711:011.06:195:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:284.85:455.712:241.212:131.06:205:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:375.06:575.71:241.01:240.86:215:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:415.38:035.92:210.72:300.66:225:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:395.79:026.03:160.43:330.36:235:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:336.09:566.14:080.24:320.16:245:07Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:246.310:476.04:590.05:29-0.16:255:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:126.511:365.95:47-0.16:23-0.16:275:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:596.66:34-0.17:15-0.16:285:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:255.712:466.57:200.08:070.16:295:02Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 78% 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 Waning Gibbous (78% 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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