39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

87°
H -°
L 71°
W
7mph
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 3h 22m 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 - Nov 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:155.51:356.38:070.28:580.36:305:01Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:065.22:256.18:540.59:490.56:315:00Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:005.03:175.89:430.710:410.76:324:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:554.84:135.610:350.911:330.86:334:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:534.75:125.411:301.06:344:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:524.76:115.312:260.812:261.06:364:55First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:494.87:085.31:170.71:230.96:374:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:445.08:025.32:070.62:180.86:384:53Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:345.28:525.32:540.53:120.76:394:52Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:205.49:385.33:390.44:030.56:404:51Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:025.510:215.24:210.34:520.46:414:50Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:415.611:015.05:020.35:400.46:424:49Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:165.611:404.95:410.36:250.46:444:48Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:495.66:190.47:100.46:454:47Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:174.712:215.66:550.57:530.56:464:47Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:544.612:555.67:320.58:370.66:474:46Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:334.51:355.68:130.59:240.76:484:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:174.52:225.68:590.610:130.76:494:44Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:094.53:185.59:540.611:060.76:504:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:084.64:215.510:570.66:514:43Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:114.75:295.412:010.612:030.56:534:42Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:165.06:375.412:570.41:100.46:544:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:185.37:415.41:520.22:140.36:554:41Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:165.68:405.42:460.03:160.16:564:41Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:115.99:355.43:39-0.24:16-0.16:574:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:026.110:275.44:30-0.35:13-0.26:584:40New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:516.211:175.25:20-0.36:07-0.36:594:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:396.26:09-0.26:59-0.27:004:39New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:065.112:256.16:56-0.17:48-0.17:014:39New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:554.91:125.97:430.08:360.07:024:38Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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