39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

78°
H 81°
L 60°
WSW
11mph
Low tide
4:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 42m at 4:31 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:445.14:094.810:440.110:520.26:355:53Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:315.05:014.611:340.311:360.36:335:54Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:215.05:564.412:270.46:325:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:154.96:544.312:250.41:230.46:305:56Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:134.97:514.31:190.42:190.46:295:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:095.08:454.42:160.43:140.36:275:59Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:035.19:344.63:120.34:060.26:266:00Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:515.210:194.74:050.14:550.16:246:01Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:355.311:004.94:560.05:400.06:236:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:165.411:375.05:44-0.26:22-0.16:216:03New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:555.46:30-0.37:01-0.16:206:04New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:135.212:335.47:15-0.37:40-0.16:186:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:495.41:135.48:00-0.38:17-0.16:166:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:285.61:565.38:47-0.18:570.06:156:07Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:105.62:445.19:380.09:400.26:136:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:585.63:394.910:340.310:320.36:126:09First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:535.54:414.711:360.411:330.56:106:10First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:585.45:514.612:420.66:096:11First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:115.37:024.612:410.61:470.56:076:12First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:265.38:094.81:500.62:500.46:056:13Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:345.49:105.02:550.43:500.26:046:14Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:355.510:045.33:570.24:440.06:026:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:285.710:545.54:54-0.15:33-0.26:006:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:155.711:405.75:46-0.26:19-0.25:596:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:005.76:35-0.37:01-0.25:576:18Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:235.712:425.67:20-0.27:40-0.15:566:19Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:035.71:245.48:04-0.18:170.15:546:20Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:435.72:065.28:460.18:530.25:526:21Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:225.62:495.09:280.29:280.45:516:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:015.53:344.810:110.410:040.65:496:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:435.44:234.710:580.510:460.75:486:24Third Quarter31Sun
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 88% 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 (88% 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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