39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

79°
H 83°
L 69°
S
9mph
High tide
12:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:56 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 12:16 pm (5.4 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 - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:384.94:435.611:160.76:295:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:375.05:485.612:230.812:210.76:315:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:385.16:555.61:190.61:270.66:324:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:385.47:575.82:150.42:310.46:334:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:345.78:565.93:100.23:330.26:344:57Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:276.09:506.04:040.04:330.06:354:56Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:186.310:436.04:56-0.25:30-0.26:364:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:086.511:346.05:48-0.36:25-0.36:374:53New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:586.66:38-0.37:19-0.36:384:52New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:265.812:486.57:29-0.38:13-0.36:404:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:195.71:416.48:20-0.19:06-0.26:414:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:145.52:366.29:120.010:000.06:424:50Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:125.33:336.010:060.210:550.16:434:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:115.24:335.711:020.411:490.26:444:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:125.15:345.611:590.56:454:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:125.16:335.512:440.212:570.56:464:46First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:105.27:305.41:360.21:540.46:484:45Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:045.48:245.42:270.12:490.36:494:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:545.59:135.43:160.03:410.26:504:44Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:415.69:595.44:02-0.14:310.16:514:43Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:245.710:435.34:46-0.15:190.06:524:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:045.711:255.25:28-0.16:040.06:534:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:425.66:08-0.16:470.06:544:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:045.012:165.66:460.07:280.16:554:41Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:424.912:485.57:220.18:090.26:574:40Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:194.71:195.57:570.28:490.26:584:40Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:554.71:535.58:330.29:290.36:594:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:324.72:325.59:120.310:120.37:004:39Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:154.73:195.59:580.310:590.37:014:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:054.84:145.410:540.311:500.37:024:38Third Quarter30Fri
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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