39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

68°
H 81°
L 60°
W
5mph
High tide
10:06 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 4:31 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 10:06 am (5.0 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:265.910:466.35:060.35:180.45:575:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:146.111:336.25:530.26:090.35:585:44New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:006.26:380.26:580.35:595:42New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:186.112:436.27:190.27:450.46:005:40New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:015.91:256.27:590.48:300.66:015:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:455.62:076.08:370.69:150.86:025:37Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:305.42:495.99:150.810:011.06:035:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:175.23:345.89:540.910:491.16:045:34First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:085.04:235.710:381.111:401.16:055:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:034.85:175.611:271.26:065:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:004.86:165.512:331.112:231.26:075:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:584.87:145.61:261.11:201.16:085:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:525.08:085.72:190.92:171.06:095:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:425.28:585.83:090.83:120.86:115:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:285.49:445.83:560.64:050.66:125:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:095.610:265.94:410.44:560.56:135:22Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:485.811:065.85:230.45:450.46:145:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:246.011:465.76:040.36:330.36:155:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:016.16:430.37:210.46:165:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:275.612:406.27:230.48:100.56:175:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:105.51:236.38:050.59:010.66:185:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:595.32:126.28:510.69:570.86:195:13Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:545.13:086.09:450.710:560.96:205:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:564.94:145.810:480.911:580.96:215:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:054.95:265.711:550.96:225:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:154.96:395.71:000.91:030.96:235:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:225.17:465.72:000.72:070.76:245:07Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:225.48:455.82:560.53:090.56:265:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:175.79:385.93:490.24:060.36:275:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:075.910:265.94:380.15:000.26:285:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:526.111:115.85:240.05:500.16:295:02New Moon31Thu
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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