39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

87°
H 89°
L 71°
WSW
6mph
High tide
3:18 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 10:42 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 3:18 pm (6.1 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 - May 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:035.83:594.810:510.810:310.95:036:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:585.74:564.911:440.811:350.95:016:56First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:015.65:585.112:400.85:006:57First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:105.67:005.312:440.81:370.74:596:58First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:185.68:005.71:520.72:320.54:586:59Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:215.78:566.02:570.53:270.34:577:00Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:195.79:486.44:000.34:200.24:567:01Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:145.710:396.64:590.15:110.24:547:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:075.711:286.75:560.06:020.24:537:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:595.56:51-0.16:520.34:527:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:176.612:515.47:440.07:410.44:517:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:076.51:445.28:360.18:320.64:507:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:586.32:395.19:280.39:230.84:497:06Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:526.03:365.010:190.510:171.04:487:07Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:495.84:345.011:120.611:131.14:477:08Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:485.55:325.012:030.74:467:09Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:475.46:295.112:101.212:540.74:457:10Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:455.37:245.31:071.21:440.74:457:11Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:415.38:165.52:041.12:310.64:447:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:335.39:035.72:580.93:170.64:437:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:225.29:475.83:510.84:010.54:427:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:085.210:285.94:410.64:440.64:417:15Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:525.111:066.05:290.55:250.64:417:16New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:335.011:406.06:140.56:040.74:407:16New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:124.96:580.56:420.84:397:17New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:135.912:504.87:400.57:200.84:397:18New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:455.91:284.88:220.67:580.84:387:19Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:216.02:074.89:030.78:400.84:387:20Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:016.02:504.99:460.79:270.94:377:20Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:496.03:395.110:310.710:210.94:377:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:425.94:345.211:200.711:220.94:367:22First Quarter31Sun
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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