39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

73°
H 83°
L 72°
NE
6mph
Low tide
9:23 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 9:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Oct 1916

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:485.42:036.28:410.89:441.15:585:45Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:375.22:546.19:290.910:411.25:595:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:345.13:556.010:281.011:431.26:005:42First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:415.05:055.911:371.16:015:40First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:535.06:205.812:461.212:471.06:025:38First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:035.27:305.91:481.01:550.96:035:37Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:085.58:336.12:470.82:580.76:045:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:065.89:296.23:420.53:580.46:055:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:586.110:206.24:330.24:540.26:065:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:476.311:086.25:210.15:470.26:075:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:326.411:536.06:070.16:370.26:085:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:166.46:500.17:250.36:095:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:385.812:586.37:310.38:110.46:105:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:235.61:416.28:120.58:570.66:115:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:095.42:246.08:510.79:430.86:125:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:575.23:095.89:320.910:301.06:135:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:475.03:595.710:171.011:191.06:145:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:404.94:525.511:061.16:155:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:364.85:505.512:091.012:001.16:165:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:324.96:475.41:011.012:571.06:175:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:275.07:435.51:510.91:540.96:185:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:175.28:345.52:400.72:500.86:195:13Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:045.49:205.53:270.63:440.66:205:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:465.610:045.54:120.54:360.56:215:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:265.810:455.54:550.45:260.46:225:09New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:035.911:255.45:370.46:150.46:235:08New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:406.16:180.47:030.46:255:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:065.312:196.16:590.47:520.56:265:05Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:495.21:026.17:430.58:420.66:275:04Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:375.11:516.18:310.59:350.76:285:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:305.02:475.99:260.610:310.86:295:02Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (87% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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