39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

75°
H 84°
L 69°
S
10mph
Low tide
6:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 6:56 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:566.62:325.69:21-0.19:240.45:368:23Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:476.43:255.510:100.010:140.55:358:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:386.24:185.411:000.211:050.75:358:24Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:316.05:135.411:490.311:570.95:358:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:255.86:075.412:370.45:348:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:215.67:025.412:511.01:260.45:348:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:175.57:565.51:451.02:150.55:348:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:135.48:495.72:400.93:030.45:338:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:075.49:385.83:340.83:510.45:338:28Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:585.310:255.94:270.74:380.45:338:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:465.311:086.05:190.55:240.45:338:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:315.311:486.06:080.46:080.45:338:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:145.26:550.36:510.55:338:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:256.012:555.17:400.37:320.55:338:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:006.01:335.18:230.38:130.65:338:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:336.02:115.19:050.38:540.65:338:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:096.12:505.29:460.49:360.65:338:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:486.13:335.310:290.410:220.75:338:32Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:336.14:205.411:130.411:150.75:338:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:256.05:145.512:010.45:338:32First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:235.96:125.712:140.812:530.45:338:33First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:275.87:145.91:170.81:480.45:348:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:345.78:166.12:220.72:450.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:405.69:166.33:270.63:430.35:348:33Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:425.610:136.54:290.54:410.25:348:33Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:415.611:076.65:290.35:370.25:358:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:365.711:596.76:260.16:310.25:358:34Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:295.67:200.07:230.25:358:34Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:496.61:205.68:110.08:130.35:368:34Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:386.52:115.68:590.09:020.45:368:34Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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