39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

82°
H -°
L 71°
S
9mph
Low tide
6:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 6:10 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:285.14:584.811:330.111:420.16:355:53First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:205.05:534.712:260.26:345:54First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:155.06:504.612:310.21:200.36:325:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:125.07:474.61:230.22:150.26:315:56Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:075.08:404.72:170.23:090.16:295:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:595.19:304.83:110.14:000.06:275:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:485.210:164.94:030.04:49-0.16:266:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:325.310:585.04:52-0.15:34-0.26:246:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:125.311:365.05:39-0.36:16-0.26:236:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:505.46:24-0.36:57-0.26:216:03Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:115.112:265.47:08-0.37:35-0.16:206:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:455.31:035.47:50-0.38:12-0.16:186:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:205.41:425.38:34-0.28:490.06:176:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:585.52:265.29:20-0.19:300.16:156:07Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:425.63:165.110:120.110:170.26:136:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:335.64:145.011:100.311:140.36:126:09Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:335.55:204.812:130.46:106:10Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:425.46:304.812:190.41:190.46:096:11Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:555.47:394.91:270.42:220.36:076:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:045.58:425.12:330.33:230.16:056:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:075.79:405.43:360.14:20-0.16:046:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:045.810:335.64:34-0.25:14-0.36:026:15Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:565.911:225.85:29-0.46:03-0.46:006:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:445.96:21-0.56:49-0.45:596:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:085.912:305.87:10-0.57:32-0.35:576:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:525.91:155.77:56-0.48:13-0.25:566:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:355.82:005.58:41-0.28:530.05:546:20Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:185.72:455.39:260.09:330.25:526:21Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:015.63:335.110:110.210:130.45:516:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:455.44:234.910:580.410:560.65:496:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:345.35:164.811:480.511:450.75:486:24First Quarter31Tue
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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