39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

72°
H 82°
L 72°
NE
7mph
Low tide
10:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 10:39 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:05 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:126.112:405.17:230.37:120.65:388:34New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:496.11:215.08:050.47:520.75:388:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:246.01:595.08:450.48:300.75:398:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:585.92:365.09:240.59:080.85:398:33Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:315.93:125.010:010.59:460.85:408:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:065.93:495.110:380.510:280.85:418:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:475.94:305.311:160.511:150.95:418:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:335.85:175.511:570.55:428:32First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:275.76:105.612:110.912:430.55:438:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:275.67:095.81:141.01:360.55:438:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:325.48:106.02:220.92:330.55:448:31Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:395.49:116.23:290.93:330.55:458:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:435.410:106.44:350.74:350.55:458:30Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:445.411:076.65:370.55:360.45:468:29Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:415.46:360.36:340.45:478:29Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:026.712:375.57:310.17:300.35:488:28Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:566.71:315.58:240.08:250.35:488:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:496.62:255.69:140.09:170.45:498:27Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:426.43:185.610:020.110:090.55:508:26Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:356.24:125.610:500.211:020.75:518:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:276.05:055.611:370.311:550.85:528:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:205.85:585.612:240.45:538:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:155.66:515.712:490.91:110.55:538:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:105.47:455.81:441.01:590.65:548:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:065.38:385.82:401.02:470.65:558:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:015.29:295.93:350.93:360.65:568:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:545.210:176.04:280.84:250.65:578:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:445.211:026.15:200.65:130.65:588:18Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:305.211:456.16:080.56:000.65:598:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:145.26:540.46:450.66:008:17New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:246.112:555.27:370.47:280.66:018:15New Moon31Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (68% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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