39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

54°
H -°
L 43°
N
9mph
Low tide
11:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 57m at 11:23 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:25 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 1793

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:075.610:235.54:310.24:540.36:355:03Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:465.711:035.55:140.15:410.26:365:02New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:225.811:415.45:550.16:270.26:375:01New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:565.86:340.27:120.26:395:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:185.312:305.97:130.27:570.36:404:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:575.21:065.97:520.38:420.46:414:58Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:385.11:485.98:340.49:310.56:424:57Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:255.12:375.99:220.410:230.56:434:56Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:195.03:355.810:190.511:190.56:444:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:215.04:405.711:220.66:464:54First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:275.15:495.712:170.512:280.56:474:53First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:335.36:585.71:160.31:330.46:484:52First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:375.58:015.72:130.12:360.26:494:51Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:365.89:005.83:09-0.13:360.06:504:51Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:306.09:545.84:02-0.24:34-0.26:514:50Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:216.210:445.84:54-0.45:28-0.36:524:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:096.311:335.75:43-0.46:20-0.36:544:48Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:556.26:30-0.37:10-0.36:554:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:205.512:406.17:15-0.27:57-0.26:564:47Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:075.31:245.97:590.08:430.06:574:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:555.22:095.78:420.29:290.16:584:46Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:435.02:555.69:250.310:140.26:594:45Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:334.93:445.410:100.411:000.37:004:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:244.84:355.210:590.511:480.37:014:44Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:174.75:305.111:510.57:024:44Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:114.86:255.112:360.312:450.57:034:43Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:044.97:205.01:250.21:410.47:054:43Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:565.08:135.02:140.12:360.37:064:43Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:445.29:025.03:020.03:310.27:074:42Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:295.39:495.03:49-0.14:230.07:084:42Waning 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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