39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

79°
H -°
L 69°
SW
6mph
Low tide
9:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 9:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:16 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:206.211:426.76:060.16:200.15:296:34Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:106.46:540.07:140.05:306:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:326.612:596.57:410.08:060.15:316:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:226.41:496.58:270.08:590.35:326:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:136.12:406.49:140.29:530.55:336:28Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:065.83:336.310:020.410:480.75:346:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:025.64:296.110:520.611:450.95:356:25Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:005.35:286.011:460.85:366:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:015.26:285.912:421.012:411.05:376:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:015.27:285.91:391.01:371.05:386:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:595.38:235.92:341.02:331.05:386:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:525.49:146.03:260.83:260.95:396:16Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:415.510:006.04:140.74:170.85:406:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:265.610:426.04:590.65:040.75:416:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:075.711:215.95:400.55:490.75:426:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:455.711:575.86:180.56:320.75:436:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:195.76:540.67:130.85:446:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:315.612:495.87:270.77:520.95:456:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:045.51:185.87:570.78:321.05:466:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:375.41:485.98:260.89:131.15:476:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:135.32:255.98:580.89:591.25:486:02Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:565.23:115.99:390.910:531.35:496:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:495.14:075.910:331.011:551.45:505:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:525.05:145.911:391.05:515:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:035.06:275.912:581.312:521.05:525:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:125.27:386.02:001.12:030.85:535:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:165.58:416.22:590.83:080.65:545:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:145.99:386.43:550.54:100.45:545:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:076.210:316.54:480.35:080.15:555:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:586.511:216.45:380.16:030.05:565:47Full Moon30Sun
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 93% 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 (93% 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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