39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

84°
H -°
L 62°
NNW
8mph
Low tide
7:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 7:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:04 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:195.26:584.912:360.71:240.55:466:25Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:175.27:535.01:320.62:170.45:446:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:125.28:455.12:280.53:080.35:436:27Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:045.39:325.33:220.43:560.25:416:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:515.310:155.44:140.24:430.25:406:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:345.410:545.55:040.15:260.15:386:30New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:145.411:305.75:510.06:080.15:376:31New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:535.36:37-0.16:480.15:356:32New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:055.812:315.37:220.07:270.25:336:33New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:395.91:115.38:070.08:070.25:326:34Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:176.01:555.38:530.18:490.35:306:35Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:006.02:435.29:420.39:380.45:296:36Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:506.03:395.210:360.410:340.55:276:37First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:485.84:415.211:330.511:380.65:266:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:545.75:475.212:330.55:246:39First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:055.66:545.412:440.61:330.45:236:40First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:155.67:575.61:490.52:320.35:216:41Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:195.78:555.92:520.33:280.15:206:42Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:175.89:486.23:520.14:220.05:186:43Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:115.910:386.34:48-0.15:12-0.15:176:44Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:005.911:246.45:42-0.26:00-0.15:166:45Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:485.86:32-0.26:450.05:146:46Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:086.412:335.77:19-0.27:280.15:136:47Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:516.32:195.59:050.09:090.36:117:48Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:346.13:045.49:490.19:500.56:107:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:166.03:515.210:330.310:310.76:097:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:005.84:395.111:170.411:140.86:077:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:475.65:305.012:030.66:067:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:375.56:235.012:020.912:510.66:057:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:325.37:185.012:551.01:410.66:047:54Third Quarter30Sat
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 100% 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 (100% 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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