39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

57°
H 63°
L 41°
E
7mph
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 5h 33m 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 - Sep 1744

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:124.96:365.91:121.512:531.15:346:36Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:264.97:496.02:201.32:081.05:356:35Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:345.18:566.23:241.13:180.95:366:33Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:345.49:566.44:230.84:220.65:366:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:305.710:516.65:180.55:210.45:376:30New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:226.011:436.66:090.26:170.25:386:29New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:126.26:570.17:100.15:396:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:326.51:016.37:420.18:010.25:406:25Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:216.31:496.38:270.18:520.45:416:24Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:106.12:386.39:110.39:440.65:426:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:005.83:286.29:550.510:360.85:436:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:535.54:196.010:410.811:301.05:446:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:485.25:145.911:301.05:456:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:465.16:125.812:261.112:221.15:466:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:465.07:105.81:221.21:171.25:476:14First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:445.08:065.82:171.12:121.15:486:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:385.28:585.93:090.93:061.05:496:11Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:285.39:466.03:590.83:570.95:506:09Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:135.410:286.04:440.74:460.85:516:07Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:545.511:086.05:270.65:320.75:526:06Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:315.611:445.96:060.56:160.75:536:04Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:045.76:420.66:570.75:536:02Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:185.812:345.77:150.67:380.85:546:01Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:505.61:035.97:460.78:190.95:555:59Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:245.51:356.08:160.89:011.15:565:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:025.32:146.08:480.89:501.25:575:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:475.23:016.09:290.910:471.45:585:54Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:415.03:576.010:231.011:521.45:595:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:474.95:065.911:321.16:005:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:014.96:235.812:591.412:481.16:015:49Third Quarter30Wed
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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