39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

63°
H -°
L 44°
E
2mph
Low tide
8:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 8:38 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:39 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1799

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:425.111:516.36:330.56:240.55:047:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:255.37:180.47:120.45:057:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:356.31:085.58:010.38:010.45:067:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:206.31:535.78:440.38:510.45:077:15Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:076.22:415.89:280.39:440.55:087:14Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:586.13:336.010:140.310:410.75:097:13First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:525.84:286.011:030.411:410.85:107:12First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:525.65:286.111:550.55:117:11First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:555.36:306.112:450.912:520.75:127:10First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:015.27:336.21:491.01:510.75:137:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:055.18:356.22:510.92:510.85:147:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:055.29:316.33:520.83:490.85:157:06Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:015.310:246.34:480.64:450.75:157:05Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:525.311:126.35:400.55:370.75:167:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:405.411:566.26:270.56:260.75:177:02Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:255.47:100.47:110.85:187:01Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:396.11:085.47:500.57:540.95:196:59Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:196.01:495.58:280.68:351.05:206:58Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:595.82:295.59:030.79:171.15:216:56Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:405.63:085.59:370.710:001.25:226:55Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:235.43:495.510:110.810:461.35:236:54Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:095.24:335.510:480.911:381.45:246:52Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:005.05:215.511:311.05:256:51Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:574.86:165.612:361.412:221.15:266:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:584.87:145.61:351.41:191.15:276:48Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:574.88:125.82:341.22:191.05:286:46Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:524.99:066.03:311.13:190.95:296:45Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:425.19:566.24:250.94:160.75:306:43Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:295.310:446.35:150.65:110.55:316:42New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:145.611:306.56:030.46:030.45:326:40New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:595.86:480.36:540.25:336:39New Moon31Sat
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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