39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

59°
H -°
L 42°
W
7mph
Low tide
8:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 8:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 4:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Apr 1740

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:065.83:395.210:200.110:230.45:496:30Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:555.64:325.011:100.411:110.65:476:31First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:475.45:284.912:030.55:456:32First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:435.36:264.812:020.812:560.65:446:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:415.27:234.912:560.81:500.65:426:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:405.28:175.01:520.82:430.55:416:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:345.39:085.12:480.63:330.45:396:36Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:255.49:545.33:410.54:200.35:386:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:105.410:365.44:320.35:050.25:366:38Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:525.411:145.55:210.25:470.25:356:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:315.411:485.66:060.16:260.25:336:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:085.36:510.17:030.35:316:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:215.712:445.37:340.17:400.45:306:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:535.81:225.28:170.28:160.45:286:43Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:295.92:045.19:030.38:550.55:276:44Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:106.02:525.19:520.49:410.65:256:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:595.93:485.010:460.610:390.85:246:46Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:575.84:525.011:460.711:460.85:236:47Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:055.76:005.012:480.75:216:48Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:195.67:085.212:550.81:490.65:206:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:305.78:115.52:020.62:480.45:186:50Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:355.89:095.83:060.43:440.25:176:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:335.910:026.14:060.24:370.05:156:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:256.010:516.35:03-0.15:27-0.15:146:53New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:156.011:386.45:56-0.26:14-0.15:136:54New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:025.96:46-0.26:590.05:116:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:226.412:495.77:35-0.17:410.25:106:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:066.31:355.58:210.08:230.45:096:57Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:496.12:225.39:070.29:040.65:086:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:326.03:115.29:520.49:460.85:066:59Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 11% 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 Crescent (11% 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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