39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

75°
H -°
L 72°
SSW
3mph
High tide
2:57 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 9:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 2:57 am (5.8 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 - Apr 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:046.112:325.57:22-0.37:320.05:476:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:496.21:215.48:14-0.28:180.15:456:26Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:376.22:135.29:070.09:080.35:446:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:296.03:105.010:030.210:030.55:426:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:265.84:124.811:020.411:030.75:416:29Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:315.65:184.812:030.55:396:30Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:415.46:264.812:070.81:040.65:376:31Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:515.47:305.01:110.72:030.55:366:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:565.48:295.22:140.62:590.45:346:33Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:535.59:225.53:140.53:510.25:336:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:445.510:105.74:090.34:380.15:316:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:295.510:535.85:000.25:220.15:306:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:125.511:335.95:470.16:020.15:286:36New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:535.46:320.16:400.25:276:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:105.912:325.37:140.17:150.35:256:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:455.81:115.17:540.27:470.55:246:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:185.81:505.08:330.48:190.65:226:40Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:505.72:294.89:120.58:510.75:216:41Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:245.63:114.79:520.69:270.85:196:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:025.63:564.710:350.710:120.85:186:43First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:465.54:464.711:240.811:060.95:166:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:405.45:414.712:160.85:156:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:425.46:384.912:080.91:110.85:146:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:475.47:355.11:140.82:050.75:126:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:505.48:285.52:180.72:580.65:116:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:475.59:185.83:210.53:500.45:096:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:415.610:066.14:210.34:400.35:086:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:325.610:536.45:180.15:290.25:076:51Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:235.611:416.56:130.06:190.25:056:52Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:145.57:08-0.17:080.35:046:53Full Moon30Fri
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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