39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

63°
H 81°
L 61°
W
3mph
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 4h 47m 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:184.31:275.08:00-0.28:38-0.17:105:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:504.42:014.98:36-0.19:10-0.17:095:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:214.52:374.99:140.09:41-0.17:085:23Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:564.73:184.79:570.110:16-0.17:075:24Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:384.84:074.610:490.210:590.07:065:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:284.95:054.411:520.311:520.07:055:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:274.96:124.31:030.47:045:28First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:355.07:244.212:560.12:140.47:035:29Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:465.18:324.32:070.13:210.27:025:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:545.39:344.53:17-0.14:24-0.17:015:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:565.510:314.74:22-0.35:22-0.36:595:32Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:535.711:255.05:22-0.56:15-0.66:585:34Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:475.86:18-0.77:05-0.76:575:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:165.112:395.87:11-0.97:52-0.86:565:36Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:065.31:295.78:03-0.98:38-0.76:555:37Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:565.32:185.58:53-0.79:23-0.66:535:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:455.43:085.39:44-0.510:08-0.56:525:39Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:355.33:595.010:36-0.310:53-0.26:515:41Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:265.24:524.711:300.011:410.06:495:42Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:195.15:494.512:250.16:485:43Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:155.06:474.412:310.11:220.26:475:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:135.07:454.31:240.32:190.36:455:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:105.08:414.42:180.33:140.26:445:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:035.09:324.53:120.24:060.16:435:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:535.110:194.64:040.14:550.06:415:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:385.211:024.64:530.05:39-0.16:405:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:195.211:414.75:39-0.16:20-0.16:385:51New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:565.26:22-0.26:58-0.16:375:52New Moon28Fri
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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