39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

82°
H 83°
L 69°
SSW
5mph
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 5h 09m 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 - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:575.38:345.92:420.92:540.55:378:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:005.39:306.13:470.83:520.55:378:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:005.410:246.44:490.64:510.45:388:33Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:575.411:186.65:500.45:490.35:398:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:525.56:470.26:460.35:398:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:116.712:465.57:420.07:420.25:408:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:046.71:405.68:35-0.18:360.25:408:32Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:576.72:355.69:26-0.19:310.35:418:32Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:526.53:315.710:17-0.110:260.35:428:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:486.44:285.711:080.011:210.55:428:31Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:456.15:255.811:580.15:438:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:435.96:225.812:180.612:490.25:448:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:415.77:195.91:160.71:400.35:448:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:395.68:156.02:140.72:310.35:458:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:355.59:086.13:110.73:220.45:468:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:305.49:596.14:070.64:120.45:478:28Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:215.410:466.25:000.55:000.45:478:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:105.411:306.25:500.45:470.55:488:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:565.36:370.36:320.55:498:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:116.212:395.37:210.37:140.65:508:26New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:506.11:205.28:030.37:550.65:518:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:266.01:595.28:420.48:330.75:518:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:016.02:355.29:190.49:110.75:528:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:345.93:095.29:550.59:480.85:538:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:075.93:445.310:290.510:280.85:548:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:455.84:225.411:030.511:130.95:558:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:285.75:055.611:410.55:568:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:195.65:565.712:071.012:260.65:578:19First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:175.46:545.81:091.11:180.65:578:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:245.37:576.02:161.12:180.65:588:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:325.39:016.23:241.03:230.65:598:16Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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