39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

72°
H 81°
L 64°
NNE
9mph
High tide
1:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 1:26 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:575.49:314.83:24-0.44:18-0.47:115:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:565.610:275.04:24-0.65:14-0.67:105:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:505.711:195.25:21-0.86:07-0.87:095:22Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:415.76:15-0.96:56-0.97:085:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:095.212:305.77:06-0.97:43-0.97:075:25Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:585.31:175.57:54-0.88:27-0.87:065:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:455.32:045.48:41-0.79:10-0.67:055:27Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:315.22:515.29:28-0.59:52-0.57:045:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:185.13:395.010:16-0.310:34-0.37:025:29Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:055.04:294.811:05-0.111:19-0.27:015:31Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:554.95:234.611:560.07:005:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:484.96:184.512:06-0.112:500.16:595:33Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:444.87:154.412:560.01:450.16:585:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:394.98:114.41:490.02:390.16:575:35Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:334.99:034.52:42-0.13:32-0.16:555:37Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:235.09:504.63:35-0.24:23-0.26:545:38Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:095.110:344.74:27-0.35:10-0.36:535:39Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:515.211:144.85:15-0.45:55-0.36:525:40New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:305.211:514.96:02-0.56:37-0.46:505:41New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:075.36:47-0.57:17-0.46:495:42New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:275.012:455.37:30-0.57:56-0.46:485:43New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:035.21:245.38:15-0.58:34-0.36:465:45Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:415.32:085.29:01-0.39:15-0.36:455:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:255.42:565.19:52-0.210:01-0.26:435:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:145.43:524.910:480.010:54-0.16:425:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:115.44:554.811:490.211:550.06:415:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:175.36:034.712:540.26:395:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:285.27:124.71:010.11:580.26:385:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:395.38:174.92:060.03:000.06:365:52Waxing Gibbous29Sun
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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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