39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

61°
H 61°
L 42°
SSE
6mph
High tide
1:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 1:33 pm (5.7 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 - May 1742

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:415.89:145.93:150.53:490.35:066:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:385.910:046.24:160.24:410.25:047:00Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:315.910:536.55:140.05:310.15:037:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:225.911:426.66:10-0.26:200.05:027:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:145.87:04-0.27:090.15:017:03New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:316.71:065.67:58-0.27:590.25:007:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:216.62:005.48:510.08:500.44:597:05Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:146.42:575.39:450.29:430.74:577:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:106.13:565.110:400.410:390.94:567:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:095.84:575.111:360.511:381.04:557:08First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:125.65:585.112:310.64:547:09First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:155.56:575.212:371.01:250.64:537:10First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:155.47:535.41:361.02:170.54:527:11Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:115.48:455.62:330.93:060.54:517:12Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:025.59:325.83:270.73:530.44:507:13Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:505.410:155.94:190.64:360.44:497:14Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:345.410:566.05:070.45:170.44:497:14Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:165.311:336.05:530.45:570.54:487:15Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:565.16:370.46:340.64:477:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:076.012:355.07:180.47:090.74:467:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:395.91:124.97:590.57:430.84:457:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:095.91:484.88:390.68:170.94:457:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:415.92:264.89:190.68:540.94:447:20Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:195.93:084.910:010.79:390.94:437:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:045.93:564.910:460.710:321.04:437:21Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:575.84:505.111:360.711:341.04:427:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:575.75:495.312:290.74:417:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:035.76:505.512:410.91:240.64:417:24Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:105.77:495.91:480.82:190.44:407:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:135.78:456.22:530.63:140.34:407:25Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:125.79:396.53:560.44:080.24:397:26Waning Crescent31Thu
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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