39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

77°
H 81°
L 62°
WNW
10mph
Low tide
5:22 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 5:22 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:506.32:265.39:150.39:090.75:378:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:356.13:145.29:590.49:530.95:378:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:215.94:025.210:420.510:391.05:388:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:075.84:505.211:240.611:251.15:388:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:565.65:395.212:070.65:398:33First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:465.46:305.212:151.212:500.75:398:33First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:405.37:215.31:081.21:350.75:408:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:355.18:125.52:041.22:210.75:418:32First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:315.09:025.63:011.13:090.75:418:32Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:255.09:505.83:571.03:580.75:428:31Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:164.910:365.94:530.84:480.75:438:31Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:044.911:196.05:460.75:380.75:438:31Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:505.06:370.56:270.65:448:30Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:016.112:345.07:260.47:160.65:458:30Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:426.21:175.18:120.38:040.55:458:29Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:256.32:015.28:580.38:520.55:468:29Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:116.32:485.49:430.39:420.55:478:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:596.33:375.510:290.310:350.55:488:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:516.24:295.711:160.311:310.65:488:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:466.05:255.812:050.35:498:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:455.86:245.912:310.712:570.35:508:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:485.67:256.01:330.81:510.45:518:25Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:515.58:266.22:360.82:470.45:528:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:545.49:256.33:380.73:440.55:538:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:535.410:206.44:390.64:400.55:538:22Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:495.411:126.45:360.55:340.55:548:22Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:415.46:300.46:260.55:558:21New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:016.412:305.47:200.37:150.65:568:20New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:466.31:175.48:060.38:020.75:578:19New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:306.22:025.38:490.48:450.85:588:18Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:126.12:465.39:290.49:270.95:598:17Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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