39.7183’ N, 75.5200’ W

Wilmington, DE

67°
H -°
L 47°
NNE
8mph
High tide
7:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 7:13 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - May 1814

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:405.710:086.14:100.34:380.15:066:59Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:285.710:536.25:020.15:240.15:057:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:135.711:356.25:510.16:060.15:047:01Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:555.66:370.16:460.35:037:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:146.112:375.47:200.17:240.45:017:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:526.11:185.38:010.27:590.65:007:04Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:286.01:595.18:420.48:340.74:597:05Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:045.92:415.09:220.59:080.84:587:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:405.83:244.910:030.69:460.94:577:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:205.74:114.910:460.710:321.04:567:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:055.65:014.911:330.711:251.04:557:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:585.55:545.012:230.74:547:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:575.46:485.112:251.01:150.74:537:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:595.47:425.31:270.92:080.64:527:11Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:585.58:335.62:290.83:000.54:517:12Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:535.69:215.93:300.63:520.44:507:13Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:455.610:086.24:280.44:420.34:497:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:365.710:546.45:240.25:320.24:487:15New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:265.711:416.66:180.06:220.24:477:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:165.67:110.07:120.24:477:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:296.61:095.58:040.08:030.34:467:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:206.62:045.58:570.08:560.44:457:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:156.43:025.49:510.19:530.64:447:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:146.24:025.410:470.210:520.74:447:20First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:166.05:055.411:430.311:520.84:437:21First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:215.86:075.512:380.34:427:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:255.77:075.712:530.81:330.34:427:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:255.78:035.91:530.72:260.34:417:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:225.68:556.12:510.63:170.24:417:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:145.69:436.23:460.54:050.24:407:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:025.610:276.34:390.34:500.24:407:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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