39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

71°
H -°
L 62°
W
4mph
High tide
11:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 11:10 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:145.38:436.12:530.92:550.86:297:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:125.49:376.13:490.83:490.86:307:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:055.410:276.24:420.74:410.76:317:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:555.511:136.25:320.65:310.76:327:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:405.611:566.26:180.56:180.66:337:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:235.67:010.47:020.66:347:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:356.11:025.67:400.47:440.76:357:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:126.01:385.68:170.58:230.76:367:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:475.92:115.68:510.69:020.86:367:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:205.82:425.69:230.79:400.96:377:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:535.63:125.79:520.710:191.06:387:18Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:285.53:465.810:220.811:031.16:397:17Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:095.44:275.910:580.811:551.26:407:15First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:585.25:195.911:440.96:417:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:595.16:205.912:571.312:431.06:427:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:085.17:316.02:031.31:531.06:437:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:185.28:416.13:081.13:050.96:447:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:235.49:466.34:100.94:120.76:457:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:225.710:456.55:090.65:150.56:467:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:175.911:396.66:030.36:140.26:477:04Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:096.26:550.17:100.16:487:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:316.712:596.47:440.08:040.06:497:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:226.61:496.58:32-0.18:560.06:506:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:126.42:386.59:180.09:490.26:516:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:036.23:296.410:050.210:410.46:516:55Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:565.93:216.39:520.410:350.65:525:54Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:515.64:156.110:420.611:310.85:535:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:485.45:136.011:340.85:545:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:475.36:125.912:270.912:280.95:555:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:475.27:105.91:230.91:231.05:565:47Third Quarter30Thu
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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