39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

56°
H 67°
L 43°
N
4mph
Low tide
7:46 am

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 1h 44m at 7:46 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:07 pm (6.3 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 - Jul 1800

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:145.46:556.01:021.01:160.54:417:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:215.37:556.22:100.92:140.54:417:37Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:255.28:546.43:160.83:140.64:427:37Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:275.29:526.54:200.64:150.54:427:37Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:265.210:476.65:210.55:150.54:437:37Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:225.211:416.56:180.36:120.54:437:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:175.37:110.27:070.54:447:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:356.41:115.38:020.28:000.64:457:36Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:286.32:055.38:510.28:520.74:457:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:206.12:585.49:380.39:440.84:467:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:125.93:505.410:240.410:360.94:477:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:045.74:435.511:090.511:291.04:477:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:575.55:355.511:550.54:487:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:515.36:285.612:241.112:410.64:497:33Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:465.27:205.71:191.11:270.74:507:33Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:415.08:105.82:151.02:150.74:507:32Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:355.08:595.93:090.93:030.74:517:31Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:265.09:456.04:020.83:520.74:527:31Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:145.010:286.04:520.64:390.74:537:30Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:595.011:096.05:400.65:250.74:537:29New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:405.011:466.06:240.56:100.74:547:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:195.07:060.56:520.74:557:28New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:226.012:565.17:450.57:330.74:567:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:576.01:315.28:230.58:150.74:577:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:346.02:085.39:000.58:580.74:587:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:156.02:495.59:370.59:450.84:597:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:005.93:355.710:160.510:400.94:597:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:505.74:275.911:000.511:411.05:007:23First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:485.55:256.011:510.65:017:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:535.36:296.012:481.112:490.75:027:21First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:025.17:356.11:561.11:530.85:037:20Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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