39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

69°
H 85°
L 69°
NNE
3mph
High tide
11:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 6:10 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 11:37 am (5.3 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 - Sep 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:195.811:416.76:070.36:140.36:297:34Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:126.07:000.17:100.26:307:32Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:346.71:036.27:500.08:030.16:317:31Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:246.61:536.28:370.08:540.26:327:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:146.52:426.29:230.19:450.36:337:28Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:036.33:316.210:080.210:350.56:347:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:536.04:216.110:530.411:260.76:357:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:445.85:126.011:380.66:367:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:385.56:055.912:180.912:250.86:377:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:345.37:005.81:121.01:150.96:387:20Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:325.37:565.82:071.02:070.96:397:18Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:295.28:515.93:011.03:000.96:397:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:235.39:436.03:540.83:520.86:407:15Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:145.410:316.04:440.74:440.76:417:13Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:005.511:166.15:320.55:330.66:427:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:435.611:566.16:170.46:200.56:437:10New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:225.66:590.47:050.56:447:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:346.012:585.77:380.47:480.56:457:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:096.01:315.88:150.58:300.66:467:05New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:435.92:035.98:510.59:130.76:477:03Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:195.82:376.09:260.69:570.86:487:02Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:585.73:176.110:020.610:450.96:497:00Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:445.64:046.110:440.711:401.16:506:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:375.44:596.111:350.86:516:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:405.36:046.012:421.112:380.96:526:55First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:515.27:166.01:471.11:470.96:536:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:015.37:276.11:511.01:550.95:545:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:085.58:336.32:520.83:000.75:555:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:085.89:326.43:500.54:020.55:565:48Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:036.010:256.54:440.34:590.35:565:47Full Moon30Wed
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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