39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

67°
H 67°
L 44°
NE
4mph
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 5h 33m 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 - Nov 1799

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:065.32:266.28:590.39:550.36:355:04Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:035.13:246.09:530.510:520.56:365:03First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:044.94:255.710:500.711:490.66:375:02First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:074.85:295.611:500.86:385:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:094.96:335.512:450.612:500.96:395:00First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:105.07:325.51:400.61:490.86:404:58Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:065.28:255.52:320.42:450.76:424:57Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:565.49:145.53:200.33:380.56:434:56Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:435.510:005.44:050.24:290.46:444:55Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:255.610:425.34:480.15:160.36:454:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:045.711:235.25:270.26:010.36:464:54Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:415.76:050.26:450.36:474:53Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:025.012:145.66:410.37:260.46:484:52Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:394.812:455.57:150.48:070.56:504:51Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:164.61:155.57:470.58:480.66:514:50Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:524.51:485.58:210.69:290.76:524:49Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:314.52:285.59:000.610:140.76:534:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:154.53:165.59:470.611:030.76:544:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:074.54:135.410:440.611:560.76:554:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:064.65:185.411:480.66:564:47Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:074.86:245.412:500.512:560.56:584:46Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:085.17:295.41:450.32:020.36:594:46Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:065.58:295.52:390.13:050.17:004:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:015.89:255.53:32-0.14:06-0.17:014:45Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:536.110:195.54:24-0.35:05-0.37:024:44New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:436.311:115.45:15-0.36:02-0.47:034:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:336.36:06-0.36:56-0.47:044:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:025.312:236.36:57-0.37:50-0.37:054:43New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:555.11:146.17:48-0.18:42-0.27:064:43Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:494.92:085.98:390.09:350.07:074:42Waxing 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 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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