39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

60°
H 62°
L 37°
NE
11mph
Low tide
5:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 5:11 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Feb 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:445.17:134.51:04-0.31:52-0.17:145:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:445.18:124.52:01-0.22:51-0.17:135:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:415.19:084.62:57-0.23:47-0.27:125:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:345.29:594.63:51-0.24:39-0.37:115:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:225.210:464.74:42-0.35:26-0.47:105:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:065.211:294.75:29-0.46:10-0.47:095:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:475.26:14-0.46:50-0.47:085:32New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:104.712:255.16:55-0.47:28-0.47:075:33New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:484.71:025.07:35-0.38:03-0.37:065:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:234.71:374.98:13-0.28:36-0.37:055:35Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:564.72:124.88:50-0.29:07-0.27:045:36Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:284.82:484.79:29-0.19:37-0.27:035:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:014.93:284.610:110.110:13-0.17:015:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:404.94:154.511:000.210:57-0.17:005:40First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:274.95:114.411:580.311:510.06:595:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:254.96:154.31:020.36:585:42First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:315.07:214.412:550.02:070.36:565:43Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:405.18:244.62:040.03:090.16:555:45Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:445.39:224.83:10-0.24:08-0.16:545:46Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:435.610:155.14:12-0.55:03-0.46:535:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:375.711:075.45:11-0.75:55-0.66:515:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:295.911:575.66:07-0.96:44-0.86:505:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:205.97:00-1.07:32-0.86:485:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:465.81:105.87:53-1.08:19-0.86:475:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:365.82:015.68:45-0.99:07-0.76:465:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:275.82:545.49:38-0.69:55-0.56:445:54Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:195.73:495.110:33-0.410:46-0.26:435:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:155.54:474.911:29-0.111:390.06:415:56Third Quarter28Sat
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 92% 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 Gibbous (92% 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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