39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

50°
H -°
L 43°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
4:03 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 4:03 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:37 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Mar 1810

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:485.48:265.02:180.03:110.06:395:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:535.59:265.23:23-0.24:10-0.26:385:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:525.710:225.44:23-0.45:05-0.56:365:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:465.811:135.65:20-0.65:57-0.66:356:00New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:375.96:13-0.86:45-0.76:336:01New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:025.712:255.87:04-0.87:31-0.76:326:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:495.71:125.77:52-0.78:14-0.56:306:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:345.71:585.58:39-0.58:57-0.46:296:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:195.62:455.39:26-0.39:39-0.26:276:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:055.53:345.110:13-0.110:220.06:266:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:525.34:254.911:020.111:070.26:246:08First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:435.25:194.811:520.311:560.36:226:09First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:375.16:154.712:450.36:216:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:345.07:124.712:480.41:390.36:196:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:315.08:074.81:430.42:330.36:186:12Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:265.18:584.92:380.33:250.26:166:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:165.29:465.03:320.14:140.16:146:14Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:035.310:295.24:240.05:010.06:136:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:455.311:085.35:13-0.25:45-0.16:116:16Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:245.411:445.46:00-0.26:26-0.16:106:17Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:025.46:45-0.37:06-0.16:086:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:195.512:405.47:30-0.37:450.06:066:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:555.71:205.38:14-0.28:240.06:056:20Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:335.82:045.39:01-0.19:060.16:036:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:175.82:535.29:510.19:540.26:026:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:075.83:505.110:470.210:500.36:006:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:065.74:535.011:470.411:540.45:586:24Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:135.66:015.012:490.45:576:25Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:245.57:095.11:000.41:510.35:556:26Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:345.68:135.42:050.32:510.25:536:27Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:385.79:115.63:080.13:480.05:526:28Waning Crescent31Sat
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 86% 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 (86% 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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