39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

82°
H 85°
L 70°
SW
10mph
High tide
2:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 9:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 2:00 pm (5.8 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 - Apr 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:115.63:494.810:420.410:240.56:467:25Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:505.64:344.811:270.511:100.56:457:26Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:385.65:284.812:200.66:437:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:365.56:314.812:080.61:190.76:427:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:445.57:375.01:170.62:200.66:407:29Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:565.58:415.22:280.53:200.56:397:30Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:035.69:405.63:360.34:180.36:377:31Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:045.810:355.94:390.15:130.06:357:32Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:005.911:276.25:40-0.16:05-0.16:347:33New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:535.96:37-0.36:56-0.26:327:34New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:166.412:455.97:32-0.47:45-0.26:317:35New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:056.51:365.88:24-0.48:33-0.16:297:36New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:546.52:275.69:16-0.39:210.06:287:37Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:446.33:205.410:08-0.110:100.36:267:38Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:366.14:155.211:010.111:020.56:257:39Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:305.95:125.111:540.311:550.76:237:40First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:275.66:115.012:480.56:227:41First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:275.47:105.112:510.81:420.66:207:42First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:285.38:085.21:490.92:350.66:197:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:275.39:035.32:460.83:260.56:177:44Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:215.39:535.53:410.74:150.46:167:45Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:125.310:405.74:340.65:010.36:157:46Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:585.311:225.85:250.45:440.36:137:47Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:415.36:130.36:250.36:127:48Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:025.812:225.26:580.27:040.46:107:49Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:375.91:015.17:420.27:410.56:097:50Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:105.81:375.08:230.38:170.56:087:51Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:415.92:135.09:040.48:520.66:067:52Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:115.92:494.99:450.49:270.76:057:53Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:465.93:295.010:270.510:080.76:047:54Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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